Goodstein's theorem

proper noun

A theorem stating that every Goodstein sequence eventually terminates at zero.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsA theorem stating that every Goodstein sequence eventually terminates at zero.

Origin

Named after Reuben Goodstein (1912-1985), English mathematician.

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Goodstein's theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Goodstein's%20theorem

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“Goodstein's theorem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Goodstein's%20theorem. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Goodstein's theorem,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Goodstein's%20theorem.

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