(definition)
Definition: An extension or superset of a binary relation such that whenever (a,b) and (b,c) are in the extension, (a,c) is also in the extension.
See also transitive reduction, transitive.
Author: SKS
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Sandeep Kumar Shukla, "transitive closure", 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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