---
tag: 0FJY6G7FNA
kind: concept
name: Maximum degree
msc: [05C07]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(graph_theory)
    locator: Special values
---

## Summary

The maximum degree of a finite graph is the largest degree of its vertices. It bounds the chromatic number and many other parameters. The node [[maximum degree|0KNAN9F27P]] gives the precise definition.