First-order sentence that says there exist exactly three elements

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The discussion centers on constructing a first-order logic sentence that asserts the existence of exactly three distinct elements. A valid example of such a sentence is: ∃x∃y∃z (x ≠ y ∧ y ≠ z ∧ x ≠ z). This formulation utilizes existential quantifiers and conjunctions to ensure the uniqueness of each element. The conversation concludes without further elaboration, emphasizing the simplicity of the logical structure required.

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can anyone give me a first-order sentence that says there exist exactly three elements. Please explain it to me.
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