(definition)
Definition: Each node in a tree has a key which is less than or equal to the key of its parent.
See also min-heap property, heap property.
Note: The root node has the largest, or maximum, key. After LK.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Paul E. Black, "max-heap property", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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