Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indegree
noun
/ˈɪnˌdiːɡriː/
Definition
Indegree refers to the number of incoming edges to a particular vertex in a directed graph.
Examples
- In graph theory, the indegree of a vertex can help determine its importance in the network.
- The indegree of node A was calculated to be five, meaning there are five direct connections leading to it.
Meaning
It indicates how many edges are arriving at a node, showing its influence or connectivity in network structures.
Synonyms
- incoming degree
- influx degree
