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hyperedge

(definition)

Definition: A connection between any number of vertices of a hypergraph.

Formal Definition: A hyperedge is a set of vertices of a hypergraph.

Aggregate parent (I am a part of or used in ...)
hypergraph.

See also edge, graph, directed graph, undirected graph, weighted graph.

Author: PEB


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