(definition)
Definition: A connected graph such that deleting any k-1 vertices (and incident edges) results in a graph that is still connected.
See also biconnected graph, triconnected graph, cut vertex.
Note: Informally, there are at least k independent paths from any vertex to any other vertex.
Author: PMS
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Entry modified 19 April 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul M. Sant, "k-connected graph", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 19 April 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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