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longest path

[ˈlɔŋɡəst pæθ]
nounpl: longest paths
caminho mais longo
1. In graph theory, a path between two vertices that contains the maximum number of edges or has the greatest total weight among all possible paths in a graph
Finding the longest path in a directed acyclic graph is an important computational problem.
Encontrar o caminho mais longo em um grafo acíclico direcionado é um problema computacional importante.
2. The route or sequence with the maximum distance or duration connecting two points
The longest path through the city takes two hours by car.
O caminho mais longo pela cidade leva duas horas de carro.
Synonyms
longest routemaximum pathgreatest path
Antonyms
shortest pathminimum path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho mais longo
Standard term used in computer science and mathematics
Portugal
caminho mais longo
Standard term used in computer science and mathematics

Related Idioms & Phrases

the long way around
take the scenic route
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