"Kruskal's tree theorem" meaning in English

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Etymology: The theorem was conjectured by Andrew Vázsonyi and proved by Joseph Kruskal (1960). Head templates: {{en-prop}} Kruskal's tree theorem
  1. (mathematics) A theorem stating that the set of finite trees over a well-quasi-ordered set of labels is itself well-quasi-ordered under homeomorphic embedding. Categories (topical): Mathematics Related terms: TREE

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