Hales-Jewett theorem

proper noun

A fundamental combinatorial result of Ramsey theory, concerning the degree to which high-dimensional objects must necessarily exhibit some combinatorial structure, and cannot be completely random.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Hales-Jewett theorem
  1. mathematicsA fundamental combinatorial result of Ramsey theory, concerning the degree to which high-dimensional objects must necessarily exhibit some combinatorial structure, and cannot be completely random.

Origin

Named after Alfred W. Hales and Robert I. Jewett.

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