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atomicity

atomicity

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A property of a mathematical structure that has smallest basic parts called atoms
  • noun
  • /əˌtɑːˈmɪsɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : atomicidad
  • The atomicity of the Boolean algebra allows each element to be built from its atoms.

Examples

  • Understanding atomicity is important when studying the structure of ordered sets.

  • Researchers discussed the atomicity of the lattice in their latest mathematical paper.

  • The atomicity of the Boolean algebra is crucial for its applications.

  • Can you explain the concept of atomicity in lattice theory?

  • The atomicity of the Boolean algebra allows each element to be built from its atoms.

  • Researchers discussed the atomicity of the lattice in their latest mathematical paper.

  • Understanding atomicity is important when studying the structure of ordered sets.

Surface Forms

atomicity singular
atomicities plural

Morphology

atomicity = atomic (transparent) = atom + ic + ity

The mathematical sense names the property of having 'atoms' (minimal elements) and is formed by the normal adjectival + '-ity' pattern.

Etymology

The word atomicity comes from atom, which means 'indivisible' or 'smallest part'. In mathematics, atomicity describes a structure that has these smallest parts (called 'atoms'), so other parts can be built from them.