Single Idea 9713

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

Full Idea

A relation is 'transitive' on a set if the relation can be carried over from two ordered pairs to a third.

Gist of Idea

A relation is 'transitive' if it can be carried over from two ordered pairs to a third

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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