Approximation of the functional equation I(x, I(x, y)) = I(x, y).

The well-known iterative boolean-like law a →(a → b) = a → b can be generalized to the functional equation I(x, I(x, y)) = I(x, y), where I is a fuzzy implication. In this paper, we discuss an approximation of the equation, I(x, I(x, y)) ≈ I(x, y), i.e., the law is approximately valid. Furthermore, we study the property of approximation preserving with respect to compositions of fuzzy implications. Finally, we give a necessary condition and a sufficient condition for the approximate equation of (S, N)-implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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