[Math] What does this combination of symbols mean? $\exists !$

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I just want to know what this combination of symbols means:

$\exists !$

I know ∃ means 'there exists', but what does it mean when it is paired with a '!'? I have written down 'there exists unique" but I am not 100% sure this is correct?

Best Answer

“There exist unique” $$\exists!m\in\mathbb R:\forall a\in\mathbb R:a\cdot m=a$$

In this example $\exists!$ means that $m$ is unique, that this number exist ($m=1$) but no other does have this property.

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