in-tree

noun

An n-ary tree data structure in which each node has a pointer to its parent node, but no pointers to child nodes.

Similar
parent pointer tree
Opposite
out-of-tree
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Meanings

nounin-tree (plural in-trees)

plural in-trees

  1. computerAn n-ary tree data structure in which each node has a pointer to its parent node, but no pointers to child nodes.

    Synonyms: parent pointer tree

adjectivein-tree (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingLocated inside of a source tree.

    Antonyms: out-of-tree

  2. not comparablecomputingTaking place inside of a source tree.

    Antonyms: out-of-tree

adverbin-tree (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingInside of a source tree.

    Antonyms: out-of-tree

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn n-ary tree data structure in which each node has a pointer to its parent node, but no pointers to child nodes.

Similar
parent pointer tree

adjectiveLocated inside of a source tree.

Opposite
out-of-tree

adjectiveTaking place inside of a source tree.

Opposite
out-of-tree

adverbInside of a source tree.

Opposite
out-of-tree
Also see
parent pointer tree
Cite this entry
APA

in-tree. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-tree

MLA

“in-tree.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-tree. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in-tree,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-tree.

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