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'''Discrete math''' is very broadly the area of mathematics that deals with [[discrete]] objects; that is, objects that be enumerated.  Another very broad description is that branches of mathematics considered discrete math are primarily concerned with [[set|sets]], whereas branches of math known as [[analysis]] (such as [[calculus]]) are primarily concerned with [[function|functions]].
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'''Discrete mathematics''' is very broadly the area of mathematics that deals with [[discrete]] objects; that is, objects that can be enumerated.  Another very broad description is that branches of mathematics considered discrete math are primarily concerned with [[set]]s, whereas branches of math known as [[analysis]] (such as [[calculus]]) are primarily concerned with [[function]]s. Some of discrete mathematics' many applications are in fields such as [[cryptography]], [[linear programming]], and [[coding theory]].
  
Discrete math has applications in many different areas, including cryptography, linear programming, and coding theory.{{ref|1}}
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== Discrete Math Fields ==
  
==Discrete Math Fields==
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The following examples are considered as fields of discrete mathematics.
Some parts of mathematics that one would generally consider discrete math are:
 
 
* [[Combinatorics]]
 
* [[Combinatorics]]
 
* [[Graph theory]]
 
* [[Graph theory]]
 
* [[Set theory]]
 
* [[Set theory]]
* [[Number theory]] (to some regard)
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* [[Number theory]]  
 
* [[Computer science]]
 
* [[Computer science]]
  
==See Also==
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== See Also ==
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* [[Mathematics]]
 
* [[Mathematics]]
 
* [[Abstract algebra]]
 
* [[Abstract algebra]]
  
== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{note|1}} L. Lovasz ''et al''. "Discrete Mathematics". Springer.
 
  
==External links==
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* [{{SERVER}}/blog/articles/discrete-math Why Discrete Math is Important]
* [https://artofproblemsolving.com/blog/articles/discrete-math Why Discrete Math is Important]
 
  
 
[[Category:Combinatorics]]
 
[[Category:Combinatorics]]

Latest revision as of 22:40, 5 March 2025

Discrete mathematics is very broadly the area of mathematics that deals with discrete objects; that is, objects that can be enumerated. Another very broad description is that branches of mathematics considered discrete math are primarily concerned with sets, whereas branches of math known as analysis (such as calculus) are primarily concerned with functions. Some of discrete mathematics' many applications are in fields such as cryptography, linear programming, and coding theory.

Discrete Math Fields

The following examples are considered as fields of discrete mathematics.

See Also

External links