counterexample
A counterexample is an example which is used to prove that a statement is false.
For instance, to disprove that the statement “For all , is prime.”, one could exhibit as a counterexample; since , the statement is false.
Title | counterexample |
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Canonical name | Counterexample |
Date of creation | 2013-03-22 14:43:00 |
Last modified on | 2013-03-22 14:43:00 |
Owner | rspuzio (6075) |
Last modified by | rspuzio (6075) |
Numerical id | 5 |
Author | rspuzio (6075) |
Entry type | Definition |
Classification | msc 00A20 |