complex network
[ˈkɒmpleks ˈnetwɜrk]
nounpl: complex networks
rede complexa
1. A network with non-trivial topological features that do not occur in simple networks, characterized by many interconnected nodes with varying degrees of connectivity
The internet is a complex network with millions of interconnected computers.
A internet é uma rede complexa com milhões de computadores interconectados.
2. In mathematics and physics, a system of many interacting elements that exhibit emergent properties not predictable from individual components
Social media platforms form a complex network of users and connections.
As plataformas de mídia social formam uma rede complexa de usuários e conexões.
3. A network structure found in natural or artificial systems such as biological networks, transportation systems, or communication systems
Brain neurons form a complex network that enables consciousness.
Os neurônios cerebrais formam uma rede complexa que permite a consciência.
The term 'complex network' is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It has gained prominence with the rise of network science as a field and is commonly discussed in computer science, physics, biology, and social sciences. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in universities and research institutions when discussing systems theory and interdisciplinary studies.
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