Square and Triangular Number-Names

Authors

Monte J. Zerger

Abstract

In the mathematics of sets the cardinality of a collection of object is defined to be the number of objects in the collection, and is denoted by placing vertical bars around a listing of that collection. Following that convention we write !FOUR! = 4 or !SEVEN! = 5.

Recommended Citation

Zerger, Monte J. (1995) "Square and Triangular Number-Names," Word Ways: Vol. 28 : Iss. 4 , Article 9.
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