equivalence relation
<mathematics> A relation R on a set including elements a, b, c, which is
reflexive (a R a), symmetric (a R b => b R a) and transitive (a R b R c => a R
c). An equivalence relation defines an equivalence class.
See also partial equivalence relation.
(1996-05-13)
Nearby terms:
equivalence class « equivalence class partitioning «
equivalence partitioning « equivalence relation
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