Aleph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑˌlɛf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aleph is a noun meaning (mathematics) The cardinality of an infinite well-ordered (or well-orderable) set.
Meaning
(mathematics) The cardinality of an infinite well-ordered (or well-orderable) set.
More Meanings
- The first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, and its descendants in descended Semitic scripts, such as Phoenician 𐤀 (ʾ, ʾaleph), Aramaic 𐡀 (ʾ), Classical Syriac ܐ ('ālaph), Hebrew א (aleph) and Arabic ا (ʾalif).
Example Sentences
The axiom of choice is equivalent to the proposition that every infinite cardinal is an aleph.
Word Forms
- alephs
- alef
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lamed, bet, alaph, alpha, qoph, abjad.
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