Meanings
- mathematicsA theorem stating that every computably enumerable set is a Diophantine set, and the converse.
Synonyms: MRDP theorem
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA theorem stating that every computably enumerable set is a Diophantine set, and the converse.
Origin
Named after Russian mathematician Yuri Matiyasevich.
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