Hindman's theorem

proper noun

A theorem stating that, if S, is an IP set and S=C_1∪C_2∪...∪C_n, then at least one C_i, contains an IP set.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsA theorem stating that, if S, is an IP set and S=C_1∪C_2∪...∪C_n, then at least one C_i, contains an IP set.

Origin

Named after N. Hindman.

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

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