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arbitrary path

[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri pæθ/]
nounpl: arbitrary paths
caminho arbitrário
1. A route or course of action that is chosen without a specific reason, logic, or predetermined pattern; any path selected without following a systematic method
The algorithm can follow an arbitrary path through the data structure.
O algoritmo pode seguir um caminho arbitrário através da estrutura de dados.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a path that is determined by choice rather than constraint or necessity
We selected an arbitrary path to traverse the graph.
Selecionamos um caminho arbitrário para percorrer o grafo.
Synonyms
random pathdiscretionary pathoptional pathunrestricted path
Antonyms
predetermined pathfixed pathconstrained pathmandatory path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho arbitrário
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
percurso arbitrário
Alternative term; percurso is commonly used for routes and paths
São Paulo
caminho arbitrário
Technical terminology used in computing and mathematics

Related Idioms & Phrases

take an arbitrary path
follow an arbitrary path
choose an arbitrary path at random
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