integer partition

[ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒər pɑrˈtɪʃ.ən]
nounpl: integer partitions
partição de inteiro
1. In mathematics, a way of writing a positive integer as a sum of positive integers, where the order of the summands does not matter
The integer partitions of 4 are: 4, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1, and 1+1+1+1
As partições de inteiro de 4 são: 4, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1 e 1+1+1+1
2. A formal decomposition of a positive integer into a multiset of positive integers
The number of integer partitions of 5 is 7
O número de partições de inteiro de 5 é 7
This is a specialized mathematical term primarily used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is fundamental in combinatorics and number theory, and appears regularly in mathematical research and university-level mathematics courses. The concept has no colloquial or cultural significance outside of academic mathematics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partition of an integernumber partitionadditive partition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
partição de inteiro
standard mathematical terminology used in universities and academic contexts
Portugal
partição de um inteiro
slightly more formal phrasing with explicit article
USA Academic
integer partition
primary term in English mathematical literature

Related Words

partition functionYoung diagramcombinatoricsadditive number theoryFerrers diagram
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