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set theories

set theories is the plural of set theory.

Meaning of set theory

Noun

set theory (usually uncountable, plural set theories)

  1. (usually) The mathematical theory of sets.
    • We mentioned previously that certain paradoxes in set theory arose shortly after Cantor's works were published.1972, Peter W. Zehna, Robert Leo Johnson, Elements of Set Theory, Allyn & Bacon, page 4
    Synonyms:
    sets
  2. (usually) A systematic approach to describing musical objects and their relationships.

Questions about set theories

What is set theories the plural of?
Set theories is the plural of set theory.

Words near set theories in the dictionary

  1. set the world aflame
  2. set the world alight
  3. set the world on fire
  4. set the world to rights
  5. set theoretically
  6. set theories
  7. set theory
  8. set to
  9. set to music
  10. set to work
  11. set together by the ears

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