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asymptotic

/æsɪmˈpɒtɒtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does asymptotic mean?

adjective

Relating to or being a value or expression that approaches a limit, especially as the number of terms increases without bound. Used to describe a function or process that approaches a limit as the input or independent variable increases without bound.

Example

"The algorithm's running time is asymptotic to O(n^2), making it inefficient for large inputs."

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