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non-unique solution

[non-YOO-neek suh-LOO-shun]
nounpl: non-unique solutions
solução não única
1. A mathematical or computational problem that has more than one correct answer or solution satisfying the given conditions
The system of linear equations has a non-unique solution because the lines are coincident.
O sistema de equações lineares tem uma solução não única porque as linhas são coincidentes.
2. In optimization problems, a situation where multiple different values can achieve the same optimal result
The linear programming problem exhibits a non-unique solution along the entire edge of the feasible region.
O problema de programação linear apresenta uma solução não única ao longo de toda a borda da região viável.
Synonyms
multiple solutionsinfinite solutionsdegenerate solution
Antonyms
unique solutiontrivial solutionsingular solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução não única
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazilian universities and textbooks
Portugal
solução não única
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic and scientific contexts
Technical/Academic
solução múltipla
Alternative technical term emphasizing multiplicity of solutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

infinitely many solutions
solution set
parametric solution
family of solutions
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