Transitive Models of Set Theory
Transitive classes are often used for construction of interpretations of set theory in itself, usually called inner models. The reason is that properties defined by bounded formulas are absolute for transitive classes.
A transitive set (or class) that is a model of a formal system of set theory is called a transitive model of the system. Transitivity is an important factor in determining the absoluteness of formulas.
In the superstructure approach to non-standard analysis, the non-standard universes satisfy strong transitivity, see (Goldblatt, 1998, p.161).
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