03.3 Definitions and Naming
3.3 Definitions and Naming Conventions A definition introduces a new term with a fixed meaning. It turns a pattern into a reusable object of thought. Without definitions, mathematics would be a collection of repeated descriptions rather than a system. A good definition does three things. Function Meaning Names a concept Gives the concept a stable handle States exact conditions Specifies when the term applies Supports reuse Allows the concept to...