"Sperner's theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Emanuel Sperner, who published it in 1928. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sperner's theorem
  1. (set theory) A theorem that describes the largest possible families of finite sets none of which contain any other sets in the family. Wikipedia link: Emanuel Sperner Categories (topical): Set theory

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