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In number theory, or in mathematics in general, a [[name]] can be adopted as a static or [[invariant]] symbol to represent a discrete number, or even just a discrete concept. As [[Keith Devlin]] eloquently puts it, names, or numbers, in mathematics, make invisible, visible<ref>{{:Video/1. General Overview and the Development of Numbers}}</ref>. | In number theory, or in mathematics in general, a [[name]] can be adopted as a static or [[invariant]] symbol to represent a discrete number, or even just a discrete concept. As [[Keith Devlin]] eloquently puts it, names, or numbers, in mathematics, make invisible, visible<ref>{{:Video/1. General Overview and the Development of Numbers}}</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 10:55, 21 March 2022
The word: Name, may be thought of as a kind of number, which may or may not be related to certain quantity. However, by just having a name, such as , it already implied the connotation of cardinality and ordinality in a greater context.
Name as a Kind of Number
In number theory, or in mathematics in general, a name can be adopted as a static or invariant symbol to represent a discrete number, or even just a discrete concept. As Keith Devlin eloquently puts it, names, or numbers, in mathematics, make invisible, visible[1].
References
- ↑ Devlin, Keith (Dec 12, 2012). 1. General Overview and the Development of Numbers. Mathematics: make the invisible visible. local page: Stanford.