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Relation (mathematics)

In mathematics, a relation denotes some kind of relationship between two objects in a set, which may or may not hold. As an example, "is less than" is a relation on the set of natural numbers; it holds, for instance, between the values 1 and 3 (denoted as 1 < 3), and likewise between 3 and 4 (denoted as 3 < 4), but not between the values 3 and 1 nor…

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Relation (mathematics)

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Edges77
Triples0
Avg. degree1.97
Density0.025641
Components1

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relation set relations reflexive irreflexive asymmetric example transitive symmetric less properties xry holds may numbers neither members connected diagram rdiv

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