Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grundy
noun
/ˈɡrʌndi/
Definition
Grundy typically refers to the principle or concept of grundy numbers in combinatorial game theory, which are used to determine win/lose scenarios.
Examples
- The grundy number of a winning position in the game is greater than zero, while a losing position has a grundy number of zero.
- Players often calculate the grundy numbers of different moves to decide the best strategy in games.
Meaning
In the context of game theory, a grundy number is a value assigned to a position in a game that indicates whether the position is winning or losing for a particular player.
Synonyms
- Grundy value
- Sprague-Grundy theorem
