tree depth

[/triː dɛpθ/]
nounpl: tree depths
profundidade da árvore
1. In computer science and graph theory, the maximum distance from the root node to the farthest leaf node in a tree structure, measured as the number of edges
The tree depth of a balanced binary tree with 15 nodes is 3.
A profundidade da árvore de uma árvore binária balanceada com 15 nós é 3.
2. The length of the longest path from the root to any leaf in a hierarchical tree structure
Calculating tree depth is essential for analyzing the efficiency of search algorithms.
Calcular a profundidade da árvore é essencial para analisar a eficiência dos algoritmos de busca.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and mathematics education. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is standard terminology in Brazilian and Portuguese academic and professional IT environments. The term is discipline-specific and maintains the same meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
height of treetree heightmaximum depthlevel of tree
Antonyms / Antônimos
tree widthbreadth of tree

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profundidade da árvore
standard term used in computer science education and technical contexts
São Paulo
profundidade da árvore
commonly used in tech industry and universities
Portugal
profundidade da árvore
same terminology used in European Portuguese academic settings

Related Words

root nodeleaf nodebinary treegraph theorydata structurealgorithm
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