noun
- The plural of betweenness; the quality or state of being between two things, positions, or points.
- In graph theory and network analysis, a measure of the number of shortest paths that pass through a given node or edge.
Usage: Formal or technical usage; Often used in mathematics, philosophy, or spatial contexts
Usage: Technical term used in computer science and mathematics
Examples
- The betweennesses of various points along the line segment were calculated precisely.
- In network analysis, nodes with high betweennesses act as important connectors.
- The philosopher discussed the betweennesses of transitional states in consciousness.
- Researchers measured the betweennesses of different cities in the transportation network.
- The geometric betweennesses of the three points determined their relative positions.