"Knaster-Tarski theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Knaster-Tarski theorem [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Bronisław Knaster and Alfred Tarski. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Knaster-Tarski theorem
  1. (mathematics) A theorem stating that, if L is a complete lattice and f : L → L is an order-preserving function, then the set of fixed points of f in L is also a complete lattice. It has important applications in formal semantics of programming languages and abstract interpretation. Wikipedia link: Knaster-Tarski theorem Categories (topical): Mathematics Synonyms: Tarski's fixed-point theorem
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