open interval

Noun

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Noun (1)

  1. an interval that does not include its endpointsSynonyms: unbounded intervalOpposite bounded intervalType of interval
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open interval

<mathematics> An interval that excludes both endpoints.

For example, a mixture of red and blue paint can contain between 0% and 100% red but 0% or 100% wouldn't be a mixture.

(2015-04-26)

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