node — a point where lines or systems meet or cross; a joint or junction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a point where lines or systems meet or cross; a joint or junction
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊd/
Example Sentences
- My WiFi router became the busiest node in the house during online classes.
- The transportation node connects three major highways.
- Each student became a social node, spreading gossip faster than the internet.
node
NOUN[/noʊd/]
a point where lines or systems meet or cross; a joint or junction
a point where lines or systems meet or cross; a joint or junction
At every node, streams the code, carrying data's heavy load!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin nodus, meaning 'knot'. Originally referring to a knot in rope or thread, the term evolved over time to denote a point where multiple things meet or connect.
Breakdown
nodus (knot, knot in cord) → node (point of connection or junction). The semantic shift reflects how a physical knot became a metaphor for convergence points in networks and systems.
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📝Examples
“My WiFi router became the busiest node in the house during online classes.”
“The transportation node connects three major highways.”
“Each student became a social node, spreading gossip faster than the internet.”
“The swollen lymph nodes indicated a possible infection.”
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