"Zermelo set theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After German mathematician Ernst Zermelo, who introduced the theory in a paper in 1908. Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=Zermelo set theory}} Zermelo set theory
  1. (set theory) An early and influential axiomatisation of set theory. Wikipedia link: Ernst Zermelo, Zermelo set theory Categories (topical): Set theory Synonyms: Zermelo's set theory Related terms: ZF, ZFC Translations (early axiomatisation of set theory): teoria degli insiemi di Zermelo [feminine] (Italian)

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