Difference between revisions of "Elementary interval"
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| − | For (elementary) intervals in | + | For (elementary) intervals in $\mathbf R$ see [[Interval and segment|Interval and segment]]; [[Interval, closed|Interval, closed]]; [[Interval, open|Interval, open]]. |
Revision as of 16:03, 9 April 2014
of a partially ordered set
A subset consisting of two elements $a\leq b$ such that there are no other elements in the partially ordered set between them, i.e.
$$a\leq x\leq b\Rightarrow a=x\text{ or }a=b.$$
Comments
Elementary intervals are also called gaps or atomic intervals.
For (elementary) intervals in $\mathbf R$ see Interval and segment; Interval, closed; Interval, open.
How to Cite This Entry:
Elementary interval. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Elementary_interval&oldid=11924
Elementary interval. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Elementary_interval&oldid=11924
This article was adapted from an original article by O.A. Ivanova (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article