pigeonhole principle
mathematical lemma that, if 𝑛 items are put into 𝑚 containers, with 𝑛>𝑚, then at least one container must contain more than one item
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pigeonhole principle
Summary
pigeonhole principle is a theorem[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,301 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- pigeonhole principle is credited with the discovery of Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet[3].
- pigeonhole principle is credited with the discovery of Jean Leurechon[4].
- pigeonhole principle's instance of is recorded as theorem[5].
- Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet is named after pigeonhole principle[6].
- 1834 marks the founding of pigeonhole principle[7].
- pigeonhole principle's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[8].
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Definition and Type
pigeonhole principle's instance of is recorded as theorem[5].
Origins
Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet is named after pigeonhole principle[6]. 1834 marks the founding of it[7].
Why It Matters
pigeonhole principle ranks in the top 4% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,301 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]