proposition of set theory stating that every partially ordered set, in which every chain (i.e. totally ordered subset) has an upper bound, contains at least one maximal element.' name='description'> Zorn's lemma - definition and meaning
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Zorn's lemma

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  • proper noun set theory A proposition of set theory stating that every partially ordered set, in which every chain (i.e. totally ordered subset) has an upper bound, contains at least one maximal element.

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After Max August Zorn 1906-1993, German-born American mathematician. See German Zorn ("anger").

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