the words " combina ", what is translated into english
means "combine".
HISTORICAL REFERENCE The term "combinatorics" was introduced into mathematical use by the world-famous German scientist G.W. Leibniz , who in 1666 published "Discourses on Combinatorial Art" .
In the 18th century, other outstanding mathematicians turned to solving combinatorial problems. Yes, Leonhard Euler considered problems on partitioning numbers, on matchings, on cyclic arrangements, on the construction of magic and Latin squares.
G.W. Leibniz
Combinatorics deals with various kinds of compounds ( permutations, placements, combinations ) that can be formed from elements of some finite set.
Combinatorics deals with various kinds of compounds ( permutations, placements, combinations ) that can be formed from elements of some finite set.