startopology
nounUK /ˌstɑːtəˈpɒlədʒi/
US /ˌstɑːrtəˈpɑːlədʒi/
Star topology is a way to connect computers where every computer plugs into one central hub.
The school's computer lab uses a star topology so each machine connects to a single switch.
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2. The study of the arrangement of stars in space.
Her thesis on startopology mapped how ancient cultures grouped the constellations.
3. A diagram showing how stars connect in a constellation pattern.
The planetarium projected a startopology linking the bright stars of Orion.
4. The layout of a star-shaped physical structure in engineering.
The bridge's startopology spreads the load across radiating cables.