node vs point

node and point both are nouns.

node is not a verb while point is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
node	Yes	No	No	No
point	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, point is a hypernym of node; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than node:

node: (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

node (noun)	point (noun)
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network	sharp end
any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part	a wall socket
the source of lymph and lymphocytes	the gun muzzle's direction
(astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
(physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
(botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge	an outstanding characteristic
any thickened enlargement	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a connecting point at which several lines come together	a geometric element that has position but no extension
	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
	the object of an activity
	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

node (verb)	point (verb)
	give a point to
	repair the joints of bricks
	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
	be a signal for or a symptom of
	direct into a position for use
	be positionable in a specified manner
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
	mark with diacritics
	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	sail close to the wind
	be oriented

node vs point

node and point both are nouns.

node is not a verb while point is a verb.

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