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nexus

/ˈnɛk.suːs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A point or place where two or more things meet or overlap.

  • noun

    A connected series or network.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɛk.suːs/



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Synonyms

bond , link , tie , hub , junction , network
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nexus
complex , vexed , perplexed , flexus
Variants
List of all variants of nexus that leads to same result
nexi , nexus , nexuses
Etymology
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From Latin nexus 'a binding, connection'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nexus' is used in law to refer to a particular place or point where two or more legal actions intersect.

  2. In computer science, a nexus is a point where multiple data streams converge and are processed together.


Related Concepts
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  1. network: A group of interconnected things or people.

  2. interconnectivity: The state of being interconnected.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'nexus' is often used to describe the interconnectedness of various elements in a story or narrative. In art, it can refer to the way different elements come together to form a cohesive whole.

How to Memorize "nexus"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a network of interconnected points or a Venn diagram showing two overlapping circles.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of connection or interconnectedness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym N-E-X-U-S to remember the definition: 'Networking Experiences Uniting Systems'.


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