Undergrad Would you be able to add to this list of known objects

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The discussion centers on a list of distinct mathematical objects, highlighting the potential for confusion among them. Participants agree that the list, which includes terms like point, line, and function, is valid but could be expanded significantly. The conversation notes that terminology can vary by language, leading to different interpretations of concepts like "integral domain." There is an emphasis on the importance of clearly defining scientific terms to avoid ambiguity. Overall, the thread underscores the complexity and richness of mathematical language and concepts.
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So I was reading a book that warned me about mathematical objects and how they can be confused and muddled up for something else while being an entirely different thing..So, As far as I know these are distinct mathematical objects (which I think I know).

Is it a valid list and what are some that you may be able to add or correct?

1. Point.
2. Line.
3. Geometrical Shape
4. Proposition
5. Axiom,
6.Number
7.Set.
8. Element
9. Vector
10. Matrix
11. Function
12. Derivative (?)
13. Integral (?)
 
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Bipolar Demon said:
So I was reading a book that warned me about mathematical objects and how they can be confused and muddled up for something else while being an entirely different thing..So, As far as I know these are distinct mathematical objects (which I think I know).

Is it a valid list and what are some that you may be able to add or correct?

1. Point.
2. Line.
3. Geometrical Shape
4. Proposition
5. Axiom,
6.Number
7.Set.
8. Element
9. Vector
10. Matrix
11. Function
12. Derivative (?)
13. Integral (?)

This list could probably be extended by at least some dozens of terms. The same is true for physics and likely many other sciences.
In addition it might depend on the language: something confusing in one language doesn't have to be confusing in another. E.g. integral domain is "integrity domain" in mine. That's why all used scientific terms are defined, before being used. Ordinary language is simply more restrictive than the range of scientific objects are, in the sense that it is ambiguous. This is already true by the normal usage without referring to science.
 
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mfb said:
List of some mathematical concepts

Usually, if there is some ambiguity things should be explained sufficiently to make clear what is meant.
My favorite one is missing :frown: Nilradical
 
Sometimes those words can be a burden: Just deleted a SPAM mail starting with "Save a bundle ..." and I was automatically thinking, why should I want to save a bundle ...
 
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?

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