Superset
Pronunciation: /ˈsu.pər.sɛt/ Explain
Set
B is a
superset of set
A if all the elements of set
A are also in set
B. If
B is a superset of set
A then set
A is a subset of set
B. Notation:
B ⊃ A.
References
- McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, superset. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 173. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
Cite this article as:
McAdams, David E. Superset. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/s/superset.html.
Revision History
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (
McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (
McAdams, David E.)