univalence

/ˌjuːnɪˈvælsəns/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being univalent.

“The concept of univalence is a fundamental aspect of modern set theory.”

2. noun

A relation or function that is univalent.

“The mathematician studied the properties of univalence in algebraic geometry.”

3. noun

A principle or doctrine that asserts the univalence of something.

“The philosopher developed a theory of univalence to explain the nature of reality.”

Synonyms

  • monivalence
  • singularity

Antonyms

  • multivalence
  • nonunivalence