reflexive relation
reflexive relation A relation R defined on a set S and having the property that x R x for all elements x in S
The relation “is the same age as” defined on the set of people is reflexive. Compare irreflexive relation.
The relation “is the same age as” defined on the set of people is reflexive. Compare irreflexive relation.
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