sibling nodes

[ˈsɪblɪŋ noʊdz]
nounpl: sibling nodes
nós irmãos
1. In computing and data structures, two or more nodes that share the same parent node in a tree structure
In a binary tree, the left and right child nodes are sibling nodes because they have the same parent.
Em uma árvore binária, os nós filho esquerdo e direito são nós irmãos porque compartilham o mesmo nó pai.
2. Nodes at the same hierarchical level in a tree that descend from the same parent element
All the menu items under the 'File' menu are sibling nodes in the DOM tree.
Todos os itens de menu sob o menu 'Arquivo' são nós irmãos na árvore DOM.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, software development, and data structure courses. It is consistently used across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese contexts, with no significant regional variations. The term 'nós irmãos' directly parallels the English term and is widely understood in academic and professional tech settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
peer nodeschild nodes of the same parentnodes at the same level
Antonyms / Antônimos
parent nodeancestor nodedescendant node

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nós irmãos
Standard technical term used in computing education and documentation
São Paulo
nós irmãos
Common in tech industry and universities
Portugal
nós irmãos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term is consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

tree structureparent nodechild noderoot nodeleaf nodeDOM tree

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the same level
sharing a common parent
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