Unions
Definition
Unions refer to the combination of two or more sets, where all the elements from each set are included in the union set.
Analogy
Imagine you have two different ice cream flavors, chocolate and vanilla. When you combine them together in a bowl, you get a union of flavors - a mixture that includes both chocolate and vanilla.
Related terms
Intersection: The intersection of two sets refers to the elements that are common to both sets.
Complement: The complement of a set refers to all the elements that are not in the set.
Disjoint Sets: Disjoint sets are sets that have no common elements.
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