distance from root
[ˈdɪstəns frəm ruːt]
noun phrasepl: distances from root
distância da raiz
1. In mathematics and computer science, the number of edges or steps in a path from a node to the root node in a tree or graph structure
The distance from root for a leaf node in a binary tree is equal to its depth.
A distância da raiz para um nó folha em uma árvore binária é igual à sua profundidade.
2. In botany or plant science, the measured space between a root structure and a reference point or origin
The distance from root affects nutrient absorption rates in different soil layers.
A distância da raiz afeta as taxas de absorção de nutrientes em diferentes camadas do solo.
3. In genealogy or genetics, the degree of kinship separation from an ancestral line or genetic origin
The distance from root in the family tree determines inheritance patterns.
A distância da raiz na árvore genealógica determina os padrões de herança.
This term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts, particularly in computer science courses and botanical research. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the USA, but is essential terminology in educational and professional settings involving data structures, genealogy, or plant biology.
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