Relationship Theory
Definition of Degree
The degree of a relationship is the number of entities associated in the relationship. Typical degree descriptions are provided in the following table:
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For a relationship among this many entities … |
The following term is commonly used to describe the relationship … |
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1 |
Unary |
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2 |
Binary |
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3 |
Tertiary |
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n |
n-ary |