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kruskal's tree theorem

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Syllables
kruskal's tree the-o-rem
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

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A theorem stating that the set of finite trees over a well-quasi-ordered set of labels is itself well-quasi-ordered under homeomorphic embedding.

Etymology

The theorem was conjectured by Andrew Vázsonyi and proved by Joseph Kruskal (1960).

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What does kruskal's tree theorem mean?
A theorem stating that the set of finite trees over a well-quasi-ordered set of labels is itself well-quasi-ordered under homeomorphic embedding.
Where does kruskal's tree theorem come from?
The theorem was conjectured by Andrew Vázsonyi and proved by Joseph Kruskal (1960).

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