Node — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnōd/

Meaning & Definition of Node

Node (noun)

  1. a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)
  2. a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind
  3. an entangling complication (as in a drama), predicament

Node (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small rounded mass of swollen tissue

    "the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis"

    similar: bump, knot, lump, nodule, swelling
    related: growth, tumor, wart, hump, hunch, bruise, contusion, welt, blister, boil, blob, chunk, clod, clump, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, nub, nubble, nugget, wad

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Node

The most common words with a similar meaning to Node:

bump, knot, lump, nodule, swelling

Related Words for Node

growth, tumor, wart, hump, hunch, bruise, contusion, welt, blister, boil, blob, chunk, clod, clump, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, nub, nubble, nugget, wad

Origin & Etymology of Node

Middle English, from Latin nodus knot, node; akin to Middle Irish naidm bond

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Node

node of Ranvier, angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia, atrioventricular node, A-V node, giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymph node, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, sinoatrial node, sinus node

Frequently Asked Questions about Node

What does "Node" mean?

"Node" means a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint). As a noun, it is defined as: a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint).

What is another word for "Node"?

Other words for "Node" include bump, knot, lump, nodule and swelling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Node" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Node"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Node". Common alternatives include bump, knot, lump, nodule and swelling.

How do you use "Node" in a sentence?

Examples of "Node" in a sentence: "the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis".

Is "Node" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Node" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Node"?

"Node" is pronounced /ˈnōd/.

What is the origin of the word "Node"?

"Node" comes from Middle English, from Latin nodus knot, node; akin to Middle Irish naidm bond. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Node" meaning "a small rounded mass of swollen tissue"?

When "Node" (noun) means a small rounded mass of swollen tissue, synonyms include bump, knot, lump, nodule and swelling.