"Skolem function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Skolem functions [plural]
Etymology: Named after Thoralf Skolem (1887–1963), Norwegian mathematician. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Skolem function (plural Skolem functions)
  1. (logic) A function which replaces a variable bound by an existential quantifier which lies in the scope of an even number of logical negations; such function is a function of the remaining bound variables whose scope contain the given variable (being replaced). Wikipedia link: Thoralf Skolem Categories (topical): Logic Related terms: Skolemization Coordinate_terms: Herbrand function
    Sense id: en-Skolem_function-en-noun-l-Dy3K7Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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