Kruskal's tree theorem

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Etymology[edit]

The theorem was conjectured by Andrew Vázsonyi and proved by Joseph Kruskal (1960).

Proper noun[edit]

Kruskal's tree theorem

  1. (mathematics) A theorem stating that the set of finite trees over a well-quasi-ordered set of labels is itself well-quasi-ordered under homeomorphic embedding.

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