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nimber

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈnɪm.bə/
  • General-American: /ˈnɪm.bəɹ/
  • rhymes with -ɪmbəɹ

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a set of number-like objects used in combinatorial game theory, equivalent to the values of heaps in the game of nim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Grundy number

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of nim + number.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 尼姆數 /尼姆数 — Translations
  • French: nimber — Translations
  • Korean: 님버 (nimbeo) — Translations
  • Persian: نیمبر — Translations
  • Portuguese: nimber — Translations
  • Spanish: nímero — Translations