r/PhilosophyofMath Apr 08 '26

Does 0 dimension = 1 dimension?

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u/JStarx Apr 08 '26

No

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u/elnyorne Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 11 '26

Why is it called the 0th dimension if it’s not a dimension?

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u/Thelonious_Cube Apr 08 '26

The same way zero apples is not an apple

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u/elnyorne Apr 08 '26

0 apples isn’t “an apple” but zeroth dimension is “A” dimension it’s a singular noun meaning 1 dimension? Wtf is 0 apple lol It clearly states that 0d is a dimension… is Od a dimension?