node (Meaning)
node (n)
a connecting point at which several lines come together
any thickened enlargement
(botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
(physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
(astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
the source of lymph and lymphocytes
any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
node (n.)
A knot, a knob; a protuberance; a swelling.
One of the two points where the orbit of a planet, or comet, intersects the ecliptic, or the orbit of a satellite intersects the plane of the orbit of its primary.
The joint of a stem, or the part where a leaf or several leaves are inserted.
A hole in the gnomon of a dial, through which passes the ray of light which marks the hour of the day, the parallels of the sun's declination, his place in the ecliptic, etc.
The point at which a curve crosses itself, being a double point of the curve. See Crunode, and Acnode.
The point at which the lines of a funicular machine meet from different angular directions; -- called also knot.
The knot, intrigue, or plot of a piece.
A hard concretion or incrustation which forms upon bones attacked with rheumatism, gout, or syphilis; sometimes also, a swelling in the neighborhood of a joint.
One of the fixed points of a sonorous string, when it vibrates by aliquot parts, and produces the harmonic tones; nodal line or point.
A swelling.
Synonyms & Antonyms of node
node Sentence Examples
- The intricate network of branches and twigs formed a knotty node at the base of the tree.
- The intersection of the two blood vessels created a small node on the surface of the skin.
- The researchers identified a critical node in the protein's structure that was essential for its function.
- The social network analysis revealed a cluster of highly connected individuals centered around a central node.
- Surgeons removed a cancerous node from the patient's lymph system to prevent its spread.
- The compiler encountered a syntax node that was causing a runtime error in the program.
- The tree data structure has multiple nodes arranged in a hierarchical relationship.
- The electronic circuit had a solder joint that acted as a crucial node for connecting different components.
- The voting algorithm selected the candidate who received the highest number of votes from the majority of nodes.
- The network administrator isolated a faulty node on the server, causing a temporary disruption in service.
FAQs About the word node
a connecting point at which several lines come together, any thickened enlargement, (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one
swelling,nodule, tumor, bump, lump, knot,bruise, wart, welt, growth
No antonyms found.
The intricate network of branches and twigs formed a knotty node at the base of the tree.
The intersection of the two blood vessels created a small node on the surface of the skin.
The researchers identified a critical node in the protein's structure that was essential for its function.
The social network analysis revealed a cluster of highly connected individuals centered around a central node.
