perfect set

noun

A set which is equal to its set of limit points. That is, a set A is perfect if A'=A.

“The Cantor set is perfect.”

Meanings

nounperfect set (plural perfect sets)

plural perfect sets

  1. mathematical analysisA set which is equal to its set of limit points. That is, a set A is perfect if A'=A.

    The Cantor set is perfect.

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