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noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An algorithm for traversing a tree or graph where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: graph-theory, mathematics, sciences

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Synonyms: DFS

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: syvyyshaku — algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up
  • German: Tiefensuche — algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up
  • Icelandic: lóðleit — algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up
  • Icelandic: dýptarleit — algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up
  • Polish: przeszukiwanie wgłąb — algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up