Single Idea 9707

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 2. Mechanics of Set Theory / a. Symbols of ST]

Full Idea

F(x) is a 'function', which indicates the unique value which y takes in ∈ F. That is, F(x) is the value y which F assumes at x.

Gist of Idea

'F(x)' is the unique value which F assumes for a value of x

Source

Herbert B. Enderton (A Mathematical Introduction to Logic (2nd) [2001], Ch.0)

Book Reference

Enderton,Herbert B.: 'A Mathematical Introduction to Logic' [Academic Press 2001], p.5

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