axiom of union

noun

One of the axioms in axiomatic set theory, equivalent to the statement that a union exists for any set, containing exactly all the elements contained within the sets within that set.

Meanings

noun
  1. mathematicsOne of the axioms in axiomatic set theory, equivalent to the statement that a union exists for any set, containing exactly all the elements contained within the sets within that set.

Translations

Finnish yhdisteaksiooma
  • yhdisteaksioomaaxiom of union
German Vereinigungsaxiom
  • Vereinigungsaxiomaxiom of union
Polish aksjomat sumy
  • aksjomat sumyaxiom of union
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