Beth Number

Beth Number

In mathematics, the infinite cardinal numbers are represented by the Hebrew letter (aleph) indexed with a subscript that runs over the ordinal numbers (see aleph number). The second Hebrew letter (beth) is used in a related way, but does not necessarily index all of the numbers indexed by .

Read more about Beth Number:  Definition, Relation To The Aleph Numbers, Generalization

Famous quotes containing the words beth and/or number:

    Where beth they biforen us weren,
    —Unknown. Ubi Sunt Qui ante Nos Fuerunt? (L. 1)

    The Oregon [matter] and the annexation of Texas are now all- important to the security and future peace and prosperity of our union, and I hope there are a sufficient number of pure American democrats to carry into effect the annexation of Texas and [extension of] our laws over Oregon. No temporizing policy or all is lost.
    Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)