Skolem function

noun

A function which replaces a variable bound by an existential quantifier which lies in the scope of an even number of logical negations; such function is a function of the remaining bound variables whose scope contain the given variable (being replaced).

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Meanings

nounSkolem function (plural Skolem functions)

plural Skolem functions

  1. human sciencesA function which replaces a variable bound by an existential quantifier which lies in the scope of an even number of logical negations; such function is a function of the remaining bound variables whose scope contain the given variable (being replaced).

Origin

Named after Thoralf Skolem (1887–1963), Norwegian mathematician.

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