Jordan curve theorem


Jordan curve theorem

noun

Definition of JORDAN CURVE THEOREM

: a fundamental theorem of topology: every simple closed curve divides the plane into two regions for which it is the common boundary

First Known Use of JORDAN CURVE THEOREM

1947

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