Basic question: meaning of partition of R into maximal connected intervals

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The phrase "partition of R into maximal connected intervals" refers to dividing the real number line into intervals that are both connected and have disjoint interiors. In this context, the intervals I_1 = (-∞, 0] and I_2 = [0, ∞) represent such a partition, indicating that no additional connected interval can be added without overlapping. This definition emphasizes the concept of maximality in the partitioning of R, ensuring that each interval is as large as possible while remaining distinct from others.

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Basic question: meaning of "partition of R into maximal connected intervals"

What does the phrase "partition of R into maximal connected intervals" mean?

The full sentence: "Let I_1, I_2, ... ,I_m be the partition of R into maximal connected intervals with disjoint interiors."
 
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Without knowing the context, it appears the author means that it is not possible to add another interval to the finite sequence that is connected and has disjoint interior. Ie., I1 = (-oo, 0], I2 = [0, oo).
 

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