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Herbrand universe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The set of all ground terms that may be formed (even recursively) using any of the constants and functions which appear in a given set of formulae. (If there is no constant in that given set of formulae, then designate one default constant as being usable for the aforementioned purpose.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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Named after Jacques Herbrand (1908–1931), French mathematician.