Synonyms for

Node

Verb / nəʊd / Another word for node — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch.

Synonyms & similar words

guest leafnode knob lymphnode antinode thickening lymphgland client junction intersection connection link hub center nexus crossroads vertex knob button switch stopper plug outlet socket terminal contact binding

Synonyms by register

Formal

junction nexus hub confluence

Informal

point spot place connection

Literary

conduit artery vantage

Antonyms

center core heart middle origin source

Common collocations

  • network node
  • tree node
  • data node
  • central node
  • connection node
  • terminal node
  • root node
  • child node

Word family

noun node
verb nodal
adjective nodal

Usage note

Primarily used in technical contexts like computing and biology. Avoid using it for general locations unless a specific branching or connection point is implied.

Example sentences

  1. The node of the tree had many branches.
  2. The computer network had a central node.
  3. The node on the map showed where the roads crossed.
  4. The nerve node was causing the pain.
  5. The railway system had many nodes across the country.

Quotes

  • The blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that allows multiple nodes to have access to the same data.
  • The internet is a network of interconnected nodes that allows information to be shared across the world.
  • In a tree, the nodes represent the points where the branches grow.

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