Spanish word

topología

Pronunciation

IPA/topoloˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nountopology

Example

La topología de la red está mal diseñada.

The topology of the network is poorly designed.

Illustration for topología (topology)

More examples

En casa cambié la topología de la red para mejorar el WiFi.

At home I changed the network topology to improve the WiFi.

Core concept

Layout pattern of a system or network.

Common phrases

  • topología de red

    network topology

  • topología de la red doméstica

    home network topology

Similar words

estructura: Arrangement of parts into a coherent form that defines structural shape.
configuración: Specific ordering and settings of parts that set up the system's behavior.
conectividad: How many and which links exist between elements, affecting reach and flow.
disposición: The way items are laid out or positioned within an area or object.

Definition in Spanish

Forma o esquema de las conexiones y la disposición de los elementos en un sistema, como en una red informática o en una estructura física.

Word origin

Via modern Latin from Greek τόπος 'place' and -λογία 'study', the term entered science and engineering to denote the layout or pattern of connections among components.

Usage tips

  • Do not confuse topología with topografía, since topología concerns connections or layout while topografía refers to terrain or mapping.

Opposites

Related words

  • topológicotopologicaladjective

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