nodal

American  

[nohd-l] / ˈnoʊd l /

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a node.

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nodal British  

/ ˈnəʊdəl /

adjective

1. of or like a node

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Other Word Forms

• multinodal adjective
• nodality noun
• nodally adverb
• postnodal adjective

Etymology

Origin of nodal

First recorded in 1825–35; node + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Large numbers of ET civilization might contribute to this nodal system, and the store of information would only grow with time regardless of whether the contributing civilizations persist or have gone extinct.

From Scientific American

Under the new rules, social media platforms with more than five million users would be required to appoint a compliance officer, a nodal contact officer and a resident grievance officer.

From BBC

Social media platforms with more than five million users would be required to appoint a compliance officer, a nodal contact officer and a resident grievance officer.

From BBC

In a drought, a condition known as “rootless corn syndrome” may occur where the plants do not develop a nodal or “anchor” root system.

From Washington Times

A TikTok representative told The Verge the company was in the process of hiring a chief nodal officer based out of India in order “to better coordinate with law enforcement agencies.”

From The Verge