What's the difference between combinatorial and combinatoric?

tgt · May 23, 2008

If any.

Crosson · May 24, 2008

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".

alligatorman · May 24, 2008

I think he was asking about combinatoric as an adjective .. i.e. ... a combinatoric approach.

I am pretty sure there is no difference.

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