"Hales-Jewett theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Hales-Jewett theorem [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Alfred W. Hales and Robert I. Jewett. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Hales-Jewett theorem
  1. (mathematics) A fundamental combinatorial result of Ramsey theory, concerning the degree to which high-dimensional objects must necessarily exhibit some combinatorial structure, and cannot be completely random. Categories (topical): Mathematics

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