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Sublinear Memory Complexity

Definition

Sublinear memory complexity means a computational process requires less memory than the size of its input data. This efficiency characteristic indicates that as the input size grows, the memory consumption increases at a slower rate than the input itself. It is a highly desirable property for algorithms operating on very large datasets, especially in resource-constrained environments. Achieving sublinear memory complexity is a key goal in optimizing cryptographic protocols and distributed systems.