Cartesian square

noun

For a set X, the Cartesian product X² = X × X.

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Meanings

nounCartesian square (plural Cartesian squares)

plural Cartesian squares

  1. mathematicsFor a set X, the Cartesian product X² = X × X.
  2. category theoryA pullback.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
pullback
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APA

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