Maximal, greatest, minimal and least elements of a set

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The discussion clarifies the definitions of maximal, greatest, minimal, and least elements within a set. It establishes that while element c is a minimal element, it is not a least element due to the existence of other elements, specifically d, i, e, f, and h, that are not comparable to c. This distinction highlights the importance of understanding comparability in set theory. The implications of these definitions are critical for mathematical reasoning and analysis.

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Definition of maximal, greatest, minimal and least elements of a set: http://i.stack.imgur.com/PnI9V.png

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Since c is a minimal element but c is not a least element, this implies that there is one element that is not comparable to c. What is that element? What about d and i?
 
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The elements ##d##, ##i##, ##e##, ##f## and ##h## are not comparable to ##c##.
 

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