A system or component can have a finite set of discrete states. Each state defines a situation where certain value invariant (quantificationInvariant) and/or time invariant (timeInvariant) hold.<br/><br/>A state s is an initial state when isInitState=true. <br/><br/>In the context of system design, a state s can represent one or multiple operation modes when isMode=true; or one or multiple errors in the system when isError=true, or hazards when isHazard=true.<br/><br/>Semantics:<br/>Each state defines a situation where certain value- and/or time-conditions in terms of state invariants hold.<br/>