What's the difference between combinatorial and combinatoric?

  • Thread starter Thread starter tgt
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Difference
Click For Summary
Combinatorics is a mathematical field focused on counting, arrangement, and combination. The term "combinatorial" is typically used to describe results or arguments arising from this discipline, similar to "analytical" or "algebraic." The adjective "combinatoric" is also used interchangeably with "combinatorial," particularly in describing approaches to problems. There is a consensus that there is no significant difference between the two terms. Understanding these nuances can enhance clarity in mathematical discussions.
tgt
Messages
519
Reaction score
2
If any.
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
Combinatorics is a branch of mathematics, like analysis or algebra.

The adjective "combinatorial" usually describes some argument or result derived through this field, compare with calling a result "analytical" or "algebraic".
 
I think he was asking about combinatoric as an adjective .. i.e. ... a combinatoric approach.

I am pretty sure there is no difference.
 

Thread 'Area of Overlapping Squares'

Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
View full post »

Similar threads

High School Combinatorics and Magic squares
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Graduate Combinatorial optimization problem
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
MHB Combinatorics: Order in a line by 2 conditions
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Changing the Statement Combinatorial proofs & Contraposition
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Prob/Stats What is the best intuitive combinatorics book for beginners?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K
Undergrad Solve Brainteaser: What's the Difference in Age Between Steve and Steveston?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
2K
Post Combinatorics Ques: Find Answers Here!
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
How Do Combinatorial Proofs Work?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Undergrad Problems involving combinatorics of lattice with certain symmetries
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
High School The difference between the symbols ##=## and ##\equiv##
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
1K