Ordered structure

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In mathematics, an ordered structure is an algebraic structure which possesses an order relation compatible with the algebraic operations.

Examples include:

Ordered set [r]: A set with an order relation ^[e]
Ordered field [r]: A field with a total order which is compatible with the algebraic operations. ^[e]

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