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node
This term functions as a technical anchor across diverse scientific disciplines, always signifying a point of intersection, connection, or stillness. In computing and networking, it carries a neutral, structural connotation, treating hardware as interchangeable units within a larger system. In botany and anatomy, it describes a physical protrusion or junction, shifting the feeling from abstract connectivity to tangible biological growth.
In physics, specifically regarding wave mechanics, the word describes a point of absolute stability or zero displacement. This creates a sharp contrast with the surrounding vibration, marking a specific spatial coordinate where no movement occurs. The word follows standard countability rules and does not possess irregular pluralization.
Meanings
A point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch connected to other points.
The network consists of several nodes linked by fiber optic cables.
A point in a network or system where data is processed, stored, or transmitted.
Each node in the cluster handles a specific portion of the workload.
Examples
The network map shows every node where the cables meet.
Each node on the local area network has a unique IP address.
The gardener checked the nodes on the stem for new bud growth.
The doctor felt for any swollen lymph nodes in the patient's neck.
The string vibrates with several nodes and antinodes.