std::strict_weak_order

template< class R, class T, class U >
concept strict_weak_order = std::relation<R, T, U>;

The concept strict_weak_order<R, T, U> specifies that the relation R imposes a strict weak ordering on its arguments.

Semantic requirements

A relation r is a strict weak ordering if.

• it is irreflexive: for all x, r(x, x) is false;
• it is transitive: for all a, b and c, if r(a, b) and r(b, c) are both true then r(a, c) is true;
• let e(a, b) be !r(a, b) && !r(b, a), then e is transitive: e(a, b) && e(b, c) implies e(a, c).

Under these conditions, it can be shown that e is an equivalence relation, and r induces a strict total ordering on the equivalence classes determined by e.

Notes

The distinction between relation and strict_weak_order is purely semantic.

See also

• LessThanComparable