Kruskal's tree theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. 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.

Word forms

Kruskal's tree theorem

Etymology

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

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