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Uniqueness theorem

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In mathematics, a uniqueness theorem is any theorem that asserts that only one object (number, function, set, etc.) satisfying specified conditions exists. For example, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic asserts that the prime factorization of a positive integer is unique.

There are many uniqueness theorems.