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Formalization of the natural numbers
Primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA) is a quantifier-free formalization of the natural numbers. It was first proposed by Norwegian mathematician Skolem
Primitive recursive arithmetic
Primitive_recursive_arithmetic
Function computable with bounded loops
In computability theory, a primitive recursive function is, roughly speaking, a function that can be computed by a computer program whose loops are all
Primitive_recursive_function
Mathematical logic concept
any contradictions either. This other system, today called "primitive recursive arithmetic with the additional principle of quantifier-free transfinite
Gentzen's_consistency_proof
Limitative results in mathematical logic
is given by a primitive recursive relation (Smith 2007, p. 141). As such, the Gödel sentence can be written in the language of arithmetic with a simple
Gödel's incompleteness theorems
Gödel's_incompleteness_theorems
System of arithmetic in proof theory
mathematics (Simpson 2009). Elementary recursive arithmetic (ERA) is a subsystem of primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA) in which recursion is restricted
Elementary function arithmetic
Elementary_function_arithmetic
Philosophy of mathematics that accepts the existence only of finite mathematical objects
mathematical theory often associated with finitism is Thoralf Skolem's primitive recursive arithmetic. The introduction of infinite mathematical objects occurred
Finitism
Arithmetical concept
interpretation of intuitionistic logic (Heyting arithmetic) into a finite type extension of primitive recursive arithmetic, the so-called System T. It was developed
Dialectica_interpretation
Mathematical system
IΣ1 of Peano arithmetic in which induction is restricted to Σ01 formulas. In turn, IΣ1 is conservative over primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA) for Π
Second-order_arithmetic
Study of computable functions and Turing degrees
example, in primitive recursive arithmetic any computable function that is provably total is actually primitive recursive, while Peano arithmetic proves that
Computability_theory
Dialectica interpretation of intuitionistic arithmetic developed by Kurt Gödel. In recursion theory, the primitive recursive functionals are an example of higher-type
Primitive recursive functional
Primitive_recursive_functional
Axiomatization of arithmetic
primitive recursive arithmetic P R A {\displaystyle {\mathsf {PRA}}} . The theory may be extended with function symbols for any primitive recursive function
Heyting_arithmetic
Norwegian mathematician
answer was to develop primitive recursive arithmetic. His paper, again with a long title, is: Begründung der elementary Arithmetic durch die rekurrierende
Thoralf_Skolem
Topics referred to by the same term
in medicine Positive relative accommodation Primitive recursive arithmetic, a formal system of arithmetic Probabilistic risk assessment, an engineering
PRA
Topics referred to by the same term
multiplication and equality. Primitive recursive arithmetic, a quantifier-free formalization of the natural numbers. True arithmetic, the statements true about
Skolem arithmetic (disambiguation)
Skolem_arithmetic_(disambiguation)
Axiomatic logical system
induction present in arithmetics stronger than Q turns this axiom into a theorem. x + 0 = x x + Sy = S(x + y) (4) and (5) are the recursive definition of addition
Robinson_arithmetic
Being equally consistent
(Peano arithmetic in this case) it can be proven that the theories ZFC+A and ZFC+B are equiconsistent. Usually, primitive recursive arithmetic can be
Equiconsistency
Non-contradiction of a theory
the theories of Peano arithmetic (PA) and primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA), but not to Presburger arithmetic. Moreover, Gödel's second incompleteness
Consistency
Branch of mathematical logic
4 Weaker systems than recursive comprehension can be defined. The weak system RCA* 0 consists of elementary function arithmetic EFA (the basic axioms
Reverse_mathematics
Hierarchy of complexity classes for formulas defining sets
_{0}^{0}=\Pi _{0}^{0}=\Delta _{0}^{0}} , since using primitive recursive functions in first-order Peano arithmetic requires, in general, an unbounded existential
Arithmetical_hierarchy
Integer side lengths of a right triangle
are the sides of this type of primitive Pythagorean triple then the solution to the Pell equation is given by the recursive formula a n = 6 a n − 1 − a
Pythagorean_triple
Use of functions that call themselves
and recursive queries in SQL Kleene–Rosser paradox Open recursion Sierpiński curve McCarthy 91 function μ-recursive functions Primitive recursive functions
Recursion_(computer_science)
English mathematician (1912–1985)
Boolean Algebra, Pergamon Press 1963, Dover 2007 Recursive number theory - a development of recursive arithmetic in a logic-free equation calculus, North Holland
Reuben_Goodstein
Theorem in formal logic
second-order arithmetic in the sense that each of the statements can be derived from each other in the weak system of primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA).
Takeuti's_conjecture
Basic framework of mathematics
the consistency of the Peano axioms to the weaker system of Primitive recursive arithmetic with an additional axiom asserting the existence of a certain
Foundations_of_mathematics
Theories in mathematical logic
fragments of Peano arithmetic. The case n = 1 has about the same strength as primitive recursive arithmetic (PRA). Exponential function arithmetic (EFA) is IΣ0
List_of_first-order_theories
Logic statement about a formal system proven in a metalanguage
used in logic are set theory (especially in model theory) and primitive recursive arithmetic (especially in proof theory). Rather than demonstrating particular
Metatheorem
Axioms for the natural numbers
axioms, and recursively defined arithmetical operations. Fratres Bocca. pp. 83–97. Van Oosten, Jaap (June 1999). "Introduction to Peano Arithmetic (Gödel Incompleteness
Peano_axioms
Quickly growing function
examples of a total computable function that is not primitive recursive. All primitive recursive functions are total and computable, but the Ackermann
Ackermann_function
theories of arithmetic. The β function is used, in particular, in showing that the class of arithmetically definable functions is closed under primitive recursion
Gödel's_β_function
Mathematical technique used in proof theory
hierarchy is total. RCA0, recursive comprehension. WKL0, weak Kőnig's lemma. PRA, primitive recursive arithmetic. IΣ1, arithmetic with induction on Σ1-predicates
Ordinal_analysis
Concept in computability theory
defined the class of elementary recursive functions ("Kalmár elementary functions") as a subset of the primitive recursive functions — specifically, those
Elementary_recursive_function
American mathematician
for the benefits of finitistic mathematical systems, such as primitive recursive arithmetic, which do not include actual infinity. A conference in honor
Steve_Simpson_(mathematician)
Process of repeating items in a self-similar way
references can occur. A process that exhibits recursion is recursive. Video feedback displays recursive images, as does an infinity mirror. In mathematics and
Recursion
Elementary operation on a natural number
successor function is one of the basic components used to build a primitive recursive function. Successor operations are also known as zeration in the
Successor_function
Operations on ordinals that extend classical arithmetic
and exponentiation are all examples of primitive recursive ordinal functions, and more general primitive recursive ordinal functions can be used to describe
Ordinal_arithmetic
Mathematical function that can be computed by a program
these is the primitive recursive functions. Another example is the Ackermann function, which is recursively defined but not primitive recursive. For definitions
Computable_function
Set of all true first-order statements about the arithmetic of natural numbers
In mathematical logic, true arithmetic is the set of all true first-order statements about the arithmetic of natural numbers. This is the theory associated
True_arithmetic
Consistency of the axioms of arithmetic
carried out in ordinary first-order logic using the axioms of primitive recursive arithmetic and a transfinite induction principle. Tait (2005) gives a game-theoretic
Hilbert's_second_problem
Statement in mathematical logic
language of arithmetic (such as Q {\displaystyle {\mathsf {Q}}} or P A {\displaystyle {\mathsf {PA}}} ), but holds for primitive recursive arithmetic P R A
Diagonal_lemma
Type of Gödel numbering in mathematics
using total recursive functions, and in fact by primitive recursive functions. It is usually used to build sequential "data types" in arithmetic-based formalizations
Gödel_numbering_for_sequences
Programming language
is a simple register language designed to precisely capture the primitive recursive functions. The language is derived from the counter-machine model
LOOP_(programming_language)
3-volume treatise on mathematics, 1910–1913
incompleteness theorem showed that no recursive extension of Principia could be both consistent and complete for arithmetic statements. (As mentioned above
Principia_Mathematica
Function whose domain is the positive integers
e ( x ) {\displaystyle \log _{e}(x)} . In number theory, an arithmetic, arithmetical, or number-theoretic function is generally any function whose domain
Arithmetic_function
Basic notion of sameness in mathematics
are not equal are said to be distinct. Equality is often considered a primitive notion, meaning it is not formally defined, but rather informally said
Equality_(mathematics)
Theorem about natural numbers
fact that there is no primitive recursive strictly decreasing infinite sequence of ordinals, so limiting bn to primitive recursive sequences would have
Goodstein's_theorem
American philosopher (1929–2024)
JSTOR 2026089. Tait, William W. (June 2012). "Primitive Recursive Arithmetic and its Role in the Foundations of Arithmetic: Historical and Philosophical Reflections"
William_W._Tait
Concept in computability theory
natural number with a given property. Adding the μ-operator to the primitive recursive functions makes it possible to define all computable functions. Suppose
Mu_operator
Symbolic description of a mathematical object
understood as unary operations) Brackets ( ) With this alphabet, the recursive rules for forming a well-formed expression (WFE) are as follows: Any constant
Expression_(mathematics)
Computation model defining an abstract machine
A set of strings which can be enumerated in this manner is called a recursively enumerable language. The Turing machine can equivalently be defined as
Turing_machine
Mathematical logic concept
function can be chosen to be injective. The set S is the range of a primitive recursive function or empty. Even if S is infinite, repetition of values may
Computably_enumerable_set
Changing viewpoints of philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell (1872–1970)
neither Principia Mathematica, nor any other consistent system of primitive recursive arithmetic, could decide the truth of every proposition by a proof or disproof
Philosophical views of Bertrand Russell
Philosophical_views_of_Bertrand_Russell
Thesis on the nature of computability
with Jacques Herbrand, formalized the definition of the class of general recursive functions: the smallest class of functions (with arbitrarily many arguments)
Church–Turing_thesis
Well-quasi-ordering of finite trees
{\displaystyle P(n)} in Peano arithmetic grows phenomenally fast as a function of n {\displaystyle n} , far faster than any primitive recursive function or the Ackermann
Kruskal's_tree_theorem
1931 paper by Kurt Gödel
enough to define the primitive recursive functions. (The contemporary terminology for recursive functions and primitive recursive functions had not yet
On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems
On_Formally_Undecidable_Propositions_of_Principia_Mathematica_and_Related_Systems
Discrete Fourier transform algorithm
based on a wide range of published theories, from simple complex-number arithmetic to group theory and number theory. The best-known FFT algorithms depend
Fast_Fourier_transform
Function in mathematical logic
how functions defined by course-of-values recursion are in fact primitive recursive functions. Once a Gödel numbering for a formal theory is established
Gödel_numbering
Statement that is taken to be true
theorem, which states that no recursive, consistent set of non-logical axioms Σ {\displaystyle \Sigma } of the Theory of Arithmetic is complete, in the sense
Axiom
Number divisible only by 1 and itself
Primes are central in number theory because of the fundamental theorem of arithmetic: every natural number greater than 1 is either a prime itself or can be
Prime_number
Sequence of operations for a task
arXiv:2506.13131 [cs.AI]. Axt, P (1959). "On a Subrecursive Hierarchy and Primitive Recursive Degrees". Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. 92 (1):
Algorithm
Standard system of axiomatic set theory
second incompleteness theorem says that a recursively axiomatizable system that can interpret Robinson arithmetic can prove its own consistency only if it
Zermelo–Fraenkel_set_theory
Possible axiom for set theory in mathematics
{\displaystyle \mathrm {Ext} } is the Ext functor. The existence of a primitive recursive class surjection F : O r d → V {\displaystyle F:\mathrm {Ord} \to
Axiom_of_constructibility
Axiomatic set theories based on the principles of mathematical constructivism
first-order arithmetic which adopts that schema is denoted I Σ 1 {\displaystyle {\mathsf {I\Sigma }}_{1}} and proves the primitive recursive functions total
Constructive_set_theory
Structure of a formal language
practical language translation tools. A recursive grammar is a grammar that contains production rules that are recursive. For example, a grammar for a context-free
Formal_grammar
Branch of mathematical logic
total recursive functions and provably well-founded ordinals. Ordinal analysis was originated by Gentzen, who proved the consistency of Peano Arithmetic using
Proof_theory
Logical connective AND
(1) and false (0), then logical conjunction works exactly like normal arithmetic multiplication. In high-level computer programming and digital electronics
Logical_conjunction
Abstract machine used in a formal logic and theoretical computer science
possible, easily. And in fact the following is summary of how the primitive recursive functions such as ADD, MULtiply and EXPonent can come about. Beginning
Counter_machine
Fundamental theorem in mathematical logic
consistent, since Peano arithmetic may not prove that fact.) However, the definition expressed by this formula is not recursive (but is, in general, Δ2)
Gödel's_completeness_theorem
Theorem in mathematical logic
In particular it is not primitive recursive, but it also grows far faster than standard examples of non-primitive recursive functions such as the Ackermann
Paris–Harrington_theorem
Object which stores memory addresses in a computer program
interface explicitly allows the pointer to be manipulated (arithmetically via pointer arithmetic) as a memory address, as opposed to a magic cookie or capability
Pointer (computer programming)
Pointer_(computer_programming)
Theorem that arithmetical truth cannot be defined in arithmetic
formal semantics. Informally, the theorem states that "arithmetical truth cannot be defined in arithmetic". The theorem applies more generally to any sufficiently
Tarski's undefinability theorem
Tarski's_undefinability_theorem
Set theory concept
back into the definition of the rank of a set gives a self-contained recursive definition: The rank of a set is the smallest ordinal number strictly
Von_Neumann_universe
Concept in computability theory
{\displaystyle T_{k}} are primitive recursive. Because of this, any theory of arithmetic that is able to represent every primitive recursive function is able to
Kleene's_T_predicate
1969 non-fiction book by G. Spencer-Brown
Restricted Recursive Arithmetic (RRA). "Boundary algebra" is a Meguire (2011) term for the union of the primary algebra and the primary arithmetic. Laws of
Laws_of_Form
Yes-or-no question that cannot ever be solved by a computer
called decidable or effectively solvable if the formalized set of A is a recursive set. Otherwise, A is called undecidable. A problem is called partially
Undecidable_problem
Number used for counting
numbers coming after smaller ones in the list 1, 2, 3, .... Two basic arithmetical operations are defined on natural numbers: addition and multiplication
Natural_number
Problem in computer science
halting problem is decidable for a lossy Turing machine but non-primitive recursive. A machine with an oracle for the halting problem can determine whether
Halting_problem
Abstract model of computation
indirection – and thereby compute the sub-class of primitive recursive functions – by using a primitive recursive "operator" called "definition by cases" (defined
Random-access_machine
Generalization of addition, multiplication, exponentiation, tetration, etc.
{\displaystyle \phi (a,b,n)} — recursive but not primitive recursive — as modified by Goodstein to incorporate the primitive successor function together
Hyperoperation
Number raised to the third power
In arithmetic and algebra, the cube of a number n is its third power, that is, the result of multiplying three instances of n together. The cube of a number
Cube_(algebra)
Programming language with Arabic keywords
provides a minimal set of primitives for defining functions, conditionals, looping, list manipulation, and basic arithmetic expressions. It is Turing-complete
Qalb_(programming_language)
Hungarian mathematician (1905–1976)
discovered an alternative form of primitive recursive arithmetic, known as elementary recursive arithmetic, based on primitive functions that differ from the
László_Kalmár
Mathematical-logic system based on functions
is M; this means a recursive function definition cannot be written with let. The letrec construction would allow writing recursive function definitions
Lambda_calculus
Technique for defining number-theoretic functions by recursion
for a 1-ary primitive recursive function g the value of g(n+1) is computed only from g(n) and n. The factorial function n! is recursively defined by the
Course-of-values_recursion
Set with algorithmic membership test
computability theory, a set of natural numbers is computable (or decidable or recursive) if there is an algorithm that computes the membership of every natural
Computable_set
Subfield of mathematics
fixed-point logics that allow inductive definitions, like one writes for primitive recursive functions. One can formally define an extension of first-order logic
Mathematical_logic
Limit of a uniformly computable sequence of functions
{\displaystyle \gamma (x,y)} is a function obtained from an arbitrary primitive recursive function ϱ {\displaystyle \varrho } such that ∃ p ∀ s ( ϱ ( p , s
Computation_in_the_limit
the Sudan function is an example of a function that is recursive, but not primitive recursive. This is also true of the better-known Ackermann function
Sudan_function
American scientist (1927–2011)
and logic programming. In the late 1950s, McCarthy discovered that primitive recursive functions could be extended to compute with symbolic expressions
John McCarthy (computer scientist)
John_McCarthy_(computer_scientist)
Integer in Ramsey theory
some known van der Waerden numbers: Van der Waerden numbers are primitive recursive, as proved by Shelah; in fact he proved that they are (at most) on
Van_der_Waerden_number
Principle in set theory
used as one of the operations of primitive recursive set functions. Tarski and Szmielew showed that Robinson arithmetic ( Q {\displaystyle {\mathsf {Q}}}
Axiom_of_adjunction
Extension of recursion theory to admissible ordinals beyond the natural numbers
similar to those of the primitive recursive functions. We say R is a reduction procedure if it is α {\displaystyle \alpha } recursively enumerable and every
Alpha_recursion_theory
Axiom
U} , as functions with return values. Here they are expressed as primitive recursive predicates. Write T U ( e , x , w , y ) {\displaystyle TU(e,x,w,y)}
Church's thesis (constructive mathematics)
Church's_thesis_(constructive_mathematics)
Size of a set in mathematics
{\displaystyle A} that are definitively colored blue, map them into the next recursive image (i.e. by applying f {\displaystyle f} then g {\displaystyle
Cardinality
Size of a possibly infinite set
terms of their formal definition, but immaterially in terms of their arithmetic/algebraic properties. The only fundamental requirement on a cardinality
Cardinal_number
thesis principle, Markov's principle is equivalent to its form for primitive recursive functions. Using Kleene's T predicate, the latter may be expressed
Markov's_principle
Pair of mathematical objects
The entries of an ordered pair can be other ordered pairs, enabling the recursive definition of ordered n-tuples (ordered lists of n objects). For example
Ordered_pair
Impossible task in computing
real or rational arithmetic can be decided using the simplex algorithm, formulas in linear integer arithmetic (Presburger arithmetic) can be decided using
Entscheidungsproblem
Numerical calculations carrying along derivatives
algorithmic differentiation, computational differentiation, and differentiation arithmetic is a set of techniques to evaluate the partial derivative of a function
Automatic_differentiation
different such theories, with different expressive power, depending on the primitive operations that are allowed to be used in the expression. A fundamental
Decidability of first-order theories of the real numbers
Decidability_of_first-order_theories_of_the_real_numbers
In mathematics, a statement that has been proven
the axiom of choice (ZFC), or of a less powerful theory, such as Peano arithmetic. Generally, an assertion that is explicitly called a theorem is a proved
Theorem
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Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Ancient; Antique; Old; Primitive; Without Any Beginning or End
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Biblical, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Gothic, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Swedish
Ancient; Primitive; Venerable
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably for the most part a topographic name for someone who lived near the trunk or stump of a large tree, Middle English stocke (Old English stocc). In some cases the reference may be to a primitive foot-bridge over a stream consisting of a felled tree trunk. Some early examples without prepositions may point to a nickname for a stout, stocky man or a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of punishment stocks.German : from Middle German stoc ‘tree’, ‘tree stump’, hence a topographic name equivalent to 1, but sometimes also a nickname for an impolite or obstinate person.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name from German Stock ‘stick’, ‘pole’.
Girl/Female
Danish, Finnish, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Ancient; Primitive; Venerable
Girl/Female
German, Latin
Archaic; Ancient; Old; Primitive
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Finnish, French, Latin, Portuguese, Swedish
Ancient; Primitive; Venerable
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Girl/Female
Indian
The bestower of strength
Boy/Male
Tamil
One of the kauravas
Girl/Female
Tamil
Fulfilment, Conclusion
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Illuminated; Infused Lamp
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Auspicious
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Italian, Latin
Flowering; Florence; Blooming
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Lives near the place abounding in elm trees.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Moon
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Gracious Glance of the True One
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a.
Involving a limit; as, a limitive law, one designed to limit existing powers.
a.
Implying privation or negation; giving a negative force to a word; as, alpha privative; privative particles; -- applied to such prefixes and suffixes as a- (Gr. /), un-, non-, -less.
a.
Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church.
a.
Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress.
a.
Prone to make excursions; wandering; roving; exploring; as, an excursive fancy.
a.
Original; primary; radical; not derived; as, primitive verb in grammar.
n.
A term indicating the absence of any quality which might be naturally or rationally expected; -- called also privative term.
adv.
In a decursive manner.
a.
Primitive; primary; original.
a.
Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force.
n.
That which causes revulsion; specifically (Med.), a revulsive remedy or agent.
n.
The primitive perivisceral cavity.
a.
Pristine; primitive.
n.
A privative prefix or suffix. See Privative, a., 3.
a.
Cold; forbidding; offensive; as, repulsive manners.
pl.
of Primitia
a.
Being of the first production; primitive; original.
n.
A character used in cursive writing.
n.
A revulsive medicine.
pl.
of Primitia