disjoint sets

in set theory, two sets that have no elements in common. The intersection of the groups is empty, and they are mutually exclusive. An example of disjoint sets would be the set of all males and the set of all females.

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May 8th 2024

alcoholic

n. a person who is dependent on alcohol, that is, who regularly drinks to the point of intoxication despite negative consequences. See also alcohol dependence.