Four Objects Groups: Is x^4=e Sufficient?

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The discussion centers on the characterization of four-object groups in group theory, specifically whether the condition \( x^4 = e \) for all \( x \) in a group \( M \) is sufficient to conclude that \( M \) is a four-object group. It is established that while \( x^4 = e \) holds for all elements in \( M \), this condition is not exclusive to four-object groups, as it can also apply to larger groups, such as products of four-groups. Therefore, additional constraints are necessary to definitively classify \( M \) as a four-object group.

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I know that there are only two four objects groups.
However, I want a term that will be true if and only M is a four objects group.
Will saying that for every x in M, x^4=e will be enought? (Apart from the fact the also a 2 objects group is such a group)
Or is it possible that for every x in M, x^4=e also for groups with more then 4 objects in it?

Thanks in advance.
 
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There are infinitely many groups that satisfy x^4=4 for all x in G: any product of 4-groups for instance.
 

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