Meaning of Ramsey theory | Babel Free
Definitions
A branch of mathematics which deals with patterns that inevitably arise in sufficiently large sets (i.e., subsets of some structure).
Examples
“Ramsey theory can be loosely described as the study⟳ of structure⟳ which is preserved under finite decomposition.”
“1999, Randall McCutcheon, Elemental Methods in Ergodic Ramsey Theory, Springer, Lecture⟳ Notes in Mathematics: 1722, page 8, We are now ready to offer⟳ a loose definition of Ramsey theory. Ramsey theory is a collection of results which, given a finite coloring of some structure⟳, guarantee⟳ the existence of certain monochromatic configurations or substructures.”
“In the 35 years since the lectures which form⟳ this book were given the area of Ramsey theory has continued to undergo⟳ tremendous growth, particularly in the last⟳ decade.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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