bipartite Definition
- 1consisting of or involving two parts, especially when these are in opposition to each other
- 2having two parts that are separate and distinct from each other
Using bipartite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bipartite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bipartite structure of the company's management was causing communication problems.
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The graph is bipartite if its vertices can be divided into two disjoint sets such that every edge connects a vertex in one set to a vertex in the other set.
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The agreement was reached after a long and difficult bipartite negotiation process.
bipartite Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bipartite
Antonyms for bipartite
- unipartite
- monopartite
Phrases with bipartite
bipartite matching
a matching in a bipartite graph where each vertex in the first set is matched with at most one vertex in the second set
Example
The algorithm finds the maximum bipartite matching in polynomial time.
a graph whose vertices can be divided into two disjoint sets such that every edge connects a vertex in one set to a vertex in the other set
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The problem of finding a maximum matching in a bipartite graph can be solved using the Hopcroft-Karp algorithm.
a committee composed of an equal number of members from two opposing groups or parties
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The bipartite committee was tasked with finding a compromise solution to the contentious issue.
Origins of bipartite
from Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'partitus' meaning 'divided'
Summary: bipartite in Brief
The term 'bipartite' [baɪˈpɑːtaɪt] refers to something consisting of two parts, often in opposition or distinct from each other. It can describe structures like graphs or committees, as well as negotiations or agreements. Examples include 'The bipartite structure of the company's management was causing communication problems.' and 'The algorithm finds the maximum bipartite matching in polynomial time.' Synonyms include 'dichotomous' and 'twofold,' while informal equivalents are 'two-part' and 'split.'
