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overlapping sets

[/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ sɛts/]
nounpl: overlapping sets
conjuntos sobrepostos
1. In mathematics, two or more sets that have at least one element in common; sets whose members share some commonality
Sets A and B are overlapping sets because they share the element 5.
Os conjuntos A e B são conjuntos sobrepostos porque compartilham o elemento 5.
2. A representation technique using Venn diagrams where circles or regions intersect to show shared elements
The teacher used overlapping sets to teach the concept of intersection in set theory.
A professora usou conjuntos sobrepostos para ensinar o conceito de interseção na teoria dos conjuntos.
Synonyms
intersecting setsnon-disjoint setssets with common elements
Antonyms
disjoint setsmutually exclusive setsnon-overlapping sets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjuntos sobrepostos
Most common term used in Brazilian mathematics education
General Brazilian
conjuntos com interseção
Alternative term emphasizing the intersection aspect
Portugal
conjuntos sobrepostos
Standard terminology in Portuguese mathematics
Portugal
conjuntos que se sobrepõem
More descriptive phrase used in educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sets with common ground
shared elements between sets
intersection of sets
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