node (n d)n. 1. A knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling. 2. a. Botany The point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached; a joint. b. See knot1. 3. Physics A point or region of virtually zero amplitude in a periodic system. 4. Mathematics The point at which a continuous curve crosses itself. 5. Computer Science A terminal in a computer network. 6. Astronomy a. Either of two diametrically opposite points at which the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic. b. Either of two points at which the orbit of a satellite intersects the orbital plane of a planet. [Middle English, lump in the flesh, from Latin n dus, knot; see ned- in Indo-European roots.] |
node [nəʊd]
n
1. a knot, swelling, or knob
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the point on a plant stem from which the leaves or lateral branches grow
3. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a point at which the amplitude of one of the two kinds of displacement in a standing wave has zero or minimum value. Generally the other kind of displacement has its maximum value at this point See also standing wave Compare antinode
4. (Mathematics) Also called crunode Maths a point at which two branches of a curve intersect, each branch having a distinct tangent
5. (Linguistics) (Mathematics) Maths Linguistics one of the objects of which a graph or a tree consists; vertex
6. (Astronomy) Astronomy either of the two points at which the orbit of a body intersects the plane of the ecliptic. When the body moves from the south to the north side of the ecliptic it passes the ascending node and from the north to the south side it passes the descending node
7. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy
a. any natural bulge or swelling of a structure or part, such as those that occur along the course of a lymphatic vessel (lymph node)
b. a finger joint or knuckle
8. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing an interconnection point on a computer network
[from Latin nōdus knot]
node (noʊd)
n.
1. a knot, protuberance, or knob.
2. a centering point of component parts.
3. Anat. a knotlike mass of tissue: lymph node.
4. Pathol. circumscribed swelling.
5. Bot. a part of a stem that bears a leaf or branch.
6. Math. Also called joint, knot. in interpolation, one of the points at which the values of a function are assigned.
7. Geom. a point on a curve or surface at which there can be more than one tangent line or tangent plane.
8. Physics. a point, line, or region in a standing wave at which there is relatively little or no vibration.
9. either of the two points at which the orbit of a heavenly body intersects a given plane, esp. the plane of the ecliptic or of the celestial equator.
10. a labeled point in a tree diagram at which subordinate lines branch off.
11. nodus.
[1565–75; < Latin nōdus knot]
| node (nd) 1. Anatomy A small mass or lump of body tissue that either occurs naturally, as in the case of lymph nodes, or is a result of disease. 2. Botany a. A point on a stem where a leaf is or has been attached. b. A swelling or lump on a tree; a knob or knot. 3. Physics A point or region of a vibrating or oscillating system, such as the standing wave of a vibrating guitar string, at which the amplitude of the vibration or oscillation is zero. Harmonic frequencies in oscillating systems always have nodes. Compare antinode. 4. Astronomy a. Either of the two points on the celestial sphere at which the path of a revolving body, such as the Moon, a planet, or a comet, intersects the ecliptic.  The point at which the body traverses from south of the ecliptic to north is the ascending node. The opposite point, when the body traverses the ecliptic from north to south, is the descending node.b. Either of the two points at which the orbit of an artificial satellite intersects the equatorial plane of the planet it is orbiting. 5. Computer Science A computer or a peripheral that is connected to a network. |
A location in a mobility system where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onward movement, or terminated.
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  node - a connecting point at which several lines come together |
| 2. | node - any thickened enlargement convex shape, convexity - a shape that curves or bulges outward | |
| 3. | node - (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge plant process, enation - a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ | |
| 4. | node - (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street" antinode - (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system | |
| 5. | node - (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole ascending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going north celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) descending node - the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south | |
| 6. |  node - the source of lymph and lymphocyteslymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system axillary node - any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions Peter's gland, Peyer's patch - any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon immune system - a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response cardiovascular system, circulatory system - the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body bubo - a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis | |
| 7. | node - any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part solid body substance - the solid parts of the body nodule - a small node | |
| 8. | node - (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically computer network - (computer science) a network of computers computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures |
node
Translations
node [ˈnəʊd] n
(ANATOMY) (generic term) → nodule m lymph node
(BOTANY) → nœud m
no entry sign n → panneau m "défense d'entrer"
no-fault divorce n → divorce m par consentement mutuel
no-fly zone n → zone f d'exclusion aérienne
no-frills [ˌnəʊˈfrɪlz] adj (= cheap) [airline, service] → à bas prix
no-go [ˌnəʊˈgəʊ] adj
it's no-go → ça ne marche pas
no-go area (mainly British) n
no entry sign n → panneau m "défense d'entrer"
no-fault divorce n → divorce m par consentement mutuel
no-fly zone n → zone f d'exclusion aérienne
no-frills [ˌnəʊˈfrɪlz] adj (= cheap) [airline, service] → à bas prix
no-go [ˌnəʊˈgəʊ] adj
it's no-go → ça ne marche pas
no-go area (mainly British) n
node
n → Knoten m
1. a small swelling eg in an organ of the body.
2. a place, often swollen, where a leaf is attached to a stem.
node
n. nudo, nódulo, ganglio; lymphatic ___ → ___ linfático; milker's ___ → ___ de los ordeñadores; singer's ___ → ___ vocal o de los cantantes; syphilis ___ → ___ sifilítico; vermis ___ → ___ del vermis.
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