---
tag: 0FRXBVVR03
kind: concept
name: Total order
aliases: [linear-order, totally-ordered-set]
msc: [06A05]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_order
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q369377
  wikipedia: Total order
---

## Summary

A total order is a partial order in which any two elements are comparable.