Difference between revisions of "Elementary interval"
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For (elementary) intervals in $\mathbf R$ see [[Interval and segment|Interval and segment]]; [[Interval, closed|Interval, closed]]; [[Interval, open|Interval, open]]. | For (elementary) intervals in $\mathbf R$ see [[Interval and segment|Interval and segment]]; [[Interval, closed|Interval, closed]]; [[Interval, open|Interval, open]]. | ||
| − | One says that in this situation, $b$ ''covers'' $a$. | + | One says that in this situation, $b$ is a ''[[covering element]]'' of, or ''covers'' $a$. |
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Latest revision as of 07:37, 24 January 2016
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 simple or atomic intervals.
For (elementary) intervals in $\mathbf R$ see Interval and segment; Interval, closed; Interval, open.
One says that in this situation, $b$ is a covering element of, or covers $a$.
How to Cite This Entry:
Elementary interval. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Elementary_interval&oldid=37025
Elementary interval. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Elementary_interval&oldid=37025
This article was adapted from an original article by O.A. Ivanova (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article