set-theoretic difference

English

Noun

set-theoretic difference (plural set-theoretic differences)

(set theory) Given two sets A and B, the set-theoretic difference of A and B is the set that contains exactly those elements belonging to A but not to B; the relative complement of B in A.

Usage notes

In mathematical expressions, the set-theoretic difference of A and B is denoted by A - B.

Synonyms

relative complement

Translations

set-theoretic difference — see relative complement

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