unoriented path

[/ʌn.ˈɔr.i.ən.təd pæθ/]
nounpl: unoriented paths
caminho não orientado
1. In graph theory and topology, a path in which the edges or connections have no inherent direction or orientation; the path can be traversed in either direction without distinction
An unoriented path in an undirected graph allows movement along edges in both directions equally.
Um caminho não orientado em um grafo não direcionado permite movimento ao longo das arestas em ambas as direções igualmente.
2. A sequence of vertices connected by edges where no directional arrows or preferences are assigned to the connections
The unoriented path from vertex A to vertex B is the same whether traversed forward or backward.
O caminho não orientado do vértice A para o vértice B é o mesmo seja percorrido para frente ou para trás.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and professional contexts within mathematics, computer science, and discrete mathematics. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either English or Portuguese-speaking regions. The term is standardized across English, Brazilian Portuguese, and European Portuguese academic communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undirected pathnon-directed pathsymmetric path
Antonyms / Antônimos
oriented pathdirected pathasymmetric path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho não orientado
Standard term used in mathematics and computer science education
Portugal
caminho não orientado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term used in academic contexts
USA Academic
unoriented path
Preferred in English-language mathematics and computer science texts

Related Words

undirected graphoriented graphedgevertexgraph theorypath connectivity
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