well-order

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Synonyms: well order, sell order

Antonyms: well order, sell order

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|set theory|order theory}} A [[total order]] of some set such that every [[nonempty]] [[subset]] contains a [[least]] [[element]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|set theory|order theory|transitive}} To impose a well-order on (a set).

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