exponential sorting

[/ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/]
nounpl: exponential sortings
ordenação exponencial
1. A sorting algorithm or process where the time complexity grows exponentially with the input size, typically O(2^n) or similar exponential functions
The brute force approach resulted in exponential sorting complexity, making it impractical for large datasets.
A abordagem de força bruta resultou em complexidade de ordenação exponencial, tornando-a impraticável para grandes conjuntos de dados.
2. In a broader sense, any sorting mechanism that becomes increasingly inefficient as the number of elements grows exponentially rather than polynomially
Exponential sorting algorithms should be avoided in production systems handling millions of records.
Algoritmos de ordenação exponencial devem ser evitados em sistemas de produção que manipulam milhões de registros.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and mathematics education. It carries no regional slang variations and maintains consistency across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities. The term is critical in algorithm analysis and is emphasized in computer science curricula.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exponential algorithmsuper-polynomial sortingintractable sorting
Antonyms / Antônimos
polynomial sortinglinear sortingefficient sorting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordenação exponencial
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
Portugal
ordenação exponencial
Same terminology; technical terms remain consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
São Paulo
ordenação exponencial
Commonly used in tech hubs and universities

Related Words

time complexityBig O notationsorting algorithmcomputational complexityNP-hard

Related Idioms & Phrases

exponential growth
exponential time algorithm
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