alleryAn object that disobeys mathematical intuition is called what?
AWell-behaved
BElegant
CPathological
DCanonical
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Pathological
1. An object behaves pathologically if it breaks the generic behaviour of such objects or disobeys intuition.
2. Well-behaved is the opposite, conforming to intuition.
3. Elegant and canonical describe beauty and standardness.
_Source: Wikipedia, Glossary of mathematical jargon, Philosophy of mathematics_
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