Mathematical English Usage - a Glossary

by Jerzy Trzeciak

circumstances

[see also: state, situation, condition]

Only in exceptional circumstances is it true that f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y). [Note the inversion.]

The idea is that C is fixed, but X and Y vary according to circumstances.

Under <In> what circumstances can this happen?


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