topology

n : the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the

properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into

which X can be transformed with a one-to-one

correspondence [syn: {analysis situs}]

topology

1. The study of interconnections.

2. A {network} topology shows the {host}s and the links

between them. A {network layer} must stay abreast of the

current network topology to be able to {route} {packet}s to

their final destination.