What is another word for leaf node?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːf nˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
A leaf node is a term used in computer science to describe a node or leaf in a tree structure that has no children. A leaf node represents the end of a branch of the tree and has no further branches extending from it. Some synonyms for leaf node include terminal node, endpoint, or final node. These terms represent the same concept and are used interchangeably when discussing tree structures or algorithms that traverse them. Other synonyms could include bottom node, last node, or end node. All of these terms describe a node that represents the conclusion or endpoint of a certain path within the tree structure.
