zorn's lemma

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Definition of zorn's lemma in English English dictionary

A proposition of set theory stating that every partially ordered set, in which every chain (i.e. totally ordered subset) has an upper bound, contains at least one maximal element

Hyphenation

zorn's lem·ma

Etymology

() After Max August Zorn|Max August Zorn]] 1906-1993, German-born American mathematician.