"Cantor-Bendixson theorem" meaning in English

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Etymology: Named after Georg Cantor (1845–1918), a German mathematician who invented set theory, and Ivar Otto Bendixson (1861–1935), a Swedish mathematician. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Cantor-Bendixson theorem
  1. (set theory) A theorem which (in a simpler formulation) states that a closed uncountable set in Euclidean n-space is equal to the disjoint union of a perfect set and a countable set. Wikipedia link: Georg Cantor, Ivar Otto Bendixson, Perfect set property Categories (topical): Set theory

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