well-ordering principle
Statement that all sets of positive numbers contains a least element
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well-ordering principle
Summary
well-ordering principle is a theorem[1]. It draws 104 Wikipedia views per month (theorem category, ranking #163 of 1,306).[2]
Key Facts
- well-ordering principle's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].
- well-ordering principle's instance of is recorded as axiom[4].
- well-ordering principle's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[5].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include theorem[3] and axiom[4].
Why It Matters
well-ordering principle draws 104 Wikipedia views per month (theorem category, ranking #163 of 1,306).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]