Bertrand-Chebyshev theorem

proper noun

the theorem that there is at least one prime number between n and 2n for every n>1, i.e.

“∀n∈ℕ:n>1⇒∃p∈ℙ:n<p<2n”

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsthe theorem that there is at least one prime number between n and 2n for every n>1, i.e.

    ∀n∈ℕ:n>1⇒∃p∈ℙ:n<p<2n

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
bertrand's postulate

Origin

From the surname of Joseph Louis François Bertrand, who conjectured the theorem, and the surname of Pafnuty Chebyshev who proved it.

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