noun
Uncommon
node
nohd
Node (noun) means a device connected to a computer network, such as a server or workstation. Example: “Each node on the network reported its status back to the server.”
noun
1
A device connected to a computer network, such as a server or workstation.
"Each node on the network reported its status back to the server."
"If one node fails, the rest of the network keeps working."
"The technician replaced a faulty node in the office network."
2
A point in a data structure, graph, or tree where branches meet or connect.
"Each node in the tree structure points to its child elements."
"To search the tree, start at the root node and work downwards."
"Every node in a linked list stores a value and a pointer."
3
A small lump, knot, or swelling, including in medical or biological contexts.
"The doctor felt for swollen lymph nodes in his neck."
"The nurse found a small node under the skin of his wrist."
"On a bamboo stem, leaves grow from each node along its length."
4
In physics, a point on a standing wave where the amplitude is at a minimum.
"The nodes on the vibrating string stayed perfectly still."
"At each node, the string does not move as the wave passes."
"Students marked the nodes on a diagram of the standing wave."
How to use node
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA connecting point — in a network, a data structure, the body, or a wave.
Common pairings
network node
lymph node
root node
child node
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Etymology
From Latin nōdus ("knot"), also the source of "knot" and "nodus."
Synonyms
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antinode
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What does “node” mean?
The word “node” means a device connected to a computer network, such as a server or workstation. In plain terms, a connecting point — in a network, a data structure, the body, or a wave.
How do you pronounce “node”?
“Node” is pronounced nohd (/noʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “node” in a sentence?
Here is “node” used in a sentence: “Each node on the network reported its status back to the server.”
What is another word for “node”?
Words with a similar meaning to “node” include host and vertex.
What part of speech is “node”?
“Node” is a noun.
Where does the word “node” come from?
The word “node” comes from Latin. From Latin nōdus ("knot"), also the source of "knot" and "nodus.".
Is “node” a common word?
“Node” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “node” have?
“Node” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device connected to a computer network, such as a server or workstation.
What is the difference between a node and an edge?
In a graph or network, a node is a point where connections meet, while an edge is the link or line connecting two nodes. Nodes represent the things themselves; edges represent the relationships between them.
What is a node in a computer network?
In networking, a node is any device connected to the network, such as a server or workstation. Each node can send, receive, or forward data across the network.
What is the difference between a node and a leaf in a tree?
In a tree data structure, every point is a node, but a leaf is a specific node that has no branches beneath it. Internal nodes have children, while leaf nodes sit at the ends.
What is a node on a standing wave?
In physics, a node is a point on a standing wave where the amplitude is at a minimum, meaning there is little or no movement. The points of maximum movement between nodes are called antinodes.
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