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- 1. a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point: "the intersections of two or more such arteries would clearly become major nodes of traffic and urban activity"
- 2. the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling or knob: "the stem is cut midway between nodes"
Advertisement. node. [ nohd ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. a centering point of component parts: The electrical connections all ran through a central node. a knot, protuberance, or knob: protruding nodes on a bicycle seat. Anatomy. a knotlike mass of tissue: lymph node. Pathology. a circumscribed swelling. Botany. a joint in a stem.
1. a. : a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint) b. : a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind. 2. : an entangling complication (as in a drama) : predicament. 3. : either of the two points where the orbit of a planet or comet intersects the ecliptic.
a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant: a leaf node. New plants may emerge from each node on a stem. mathematics, computing. a place where things such as lines or systems join: A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths.
a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant: a leaf node. New plants may emerge from each node on a stem. mathematics, computing. a place where things such as lines or systems join: A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths.
Aug 23, 2023 · Networking. Node. by Technology Expert. Margaret Rouse. Updated on 23 August 2023. What Does Node Mean? A node is a point of intersection/connection within a data communication network. In an environment where all devices are accessible through the network, these devices are all considered nodes.
Definitions of node. noun. any thickened enlargement. synonyms: knob, thickening. see more. noun. any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part. see more. noun. (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge. synonyms: leaf node. see more. noun.
Definition of node noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
