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    $\setdef{1, 2}$ and $\setdef{1, 2}$

    Example · Elementary

    Terms

    TermThis exampleWhy
    subset ✓ $\setdef{1, 2}$ is a subset of itself, as is every set.
    proper subset ✗ $\setdef{1, 2}$ is not a proper subset of itself, because a proper subset must leave out some element.
    element of ✗ $\setdef{1, 2}$ is not an element of itself, because its elements are $1$ and $2$.

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    Updated: November 10, 2026

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