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History of definitions for an ellipse?

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Seeking elegant proof why 0 divided by 0 does not equal 1

arithmetic definition

Topology of uniform convergence?

real-analysis functional-analysis definition

Defining $|x|=-1$

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What is the proper geometrical name for a a rectangle with a semi-circle at each end?

geometry definition

In layperson's terms, what is a general affine group?

abstract-algebra group-theory definition symmetric-groups

How does non-strict and lazy differ?

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Why is the definition of stronger statement the way it is in logic?

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Is $2+2=4$ an identity?

Confusion about the Hamel Basis

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What is a simple definition of the pullback of a section?

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Algebraic definition or construction of real numbers

What is the difference between an indeterminate and variable?

polynomials terminology definition

Why is the inner measure problematic?

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Spectrum of a field

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Definition of a derivative

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How can people understand complex numbers and similar mathematical concepts?

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What exactly does "closure" refer to in JavaScript?

javascript closures definition

Why do we differentiate?

definition differential

Preservation of structure in model theory

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