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multiple edge

[/ˈmʌltɪpl ɛdʒ/]
nounpl: multiple edges
aresta múltipla
1. In graph theory, an edge that connects the same pair of vertices more than once, or multiple connections between two nodes
A multigraph can contain multiple edges between the same two vertices.
Um multigrafo pode conter arestas múltiplas entre os mesmos dois vértices.
2. In network analysis, parallel connections or redundant pathways between two nodes
The network diagram shows multiple edges connecting the server to the database.
O diagrama de rede mostra arestas múltiplas conectando o servidor ao banco de dados.
Synonyms
parallel edgemulti-edgeduplicate edge
Antonyms
simple edgesingle edge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aresta múltipla
Standard term used in graph theory texts
Portugal
aresta múltipla
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Academic
aresta paralela
Alternative term emphasizing parallel nature
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