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Relation (mathematics)

In mathematics, a binary relation on a set may, or may not, hold between two given set members. For example, "is less than" is a relation on the set of natural numbers; it holds e.g. between 1 and 3 (denoted as 1

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Explains binary relations on a set and their properties with illustrative examples.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relation_(mathematics)

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