In mathematics, a counterexample is an example for the negation of a statement.
A counterexample to a conjecture is a way to satisfy the hypotheses of the conjecture such that the conclusion is a contradiction.
In constructive mathematics one considers also “weak counterexamples”. See there for more.
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Examples of counterexamples in topology:
See also:
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