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Discrete category

Collection

definiendum C in it
exists F … equivalence of categories (C,D)
for all f:MorD
exists AD
postulate f=1A

Discussion

Idea

A discrete category either has no non-identity arrows or at least is equivalent to such a category.

Terminology

The discrete categories with n objects are denoted n.

Reference

nLab: Discrete category

Wikipedia: Discrete category

Parents

Requirements

Equivalence of categories