Definition

A difficult situation or problem that is complicated and hard to resolve.

Example

The project hit a nodus when the team couldn't agree on the budget.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about that project we started last month.

Yeah, it feels like we’ve hit a bit of a nodus with it.

Exactly! I’m not sure how to move past this issue.

Maybe we should brainstorm some ideas together to untangle it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nodus is a Latin word meaning a knot or a node. It refers to a point of intersection or a connection, often used in various contexts such as in botany or anatomy to describe a joint or a point where things are tied together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'knot' when you hear 'nodus' — it helps you remember that it refers to a point where things are tied or connected.

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