Cayley's theorem

proper noun

The theorem stating that every group G is isomorphic to a subgroup of the symmetric group acting on G.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. group theoryThe theorem stating that every group G is isomorphic to a subgroup of the symmetric group acting on G.

Origin

Named in honour of Arthur Cayley.

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Cayley's theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cayley's%20theorem

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