dendritic
adj. C1 Advanced US //dɛnˈdɹɪtɪk// UK //dɛndɹˈɪtɪk// den·drit·ic
adj. having a shape that looks like a tree, with many branches. You often see this word in science when talking about how cells or crystals grow.
adj. resembling a tree in form, characterized by a central stem and multiple branching subdivisions. Often describes the branching patterns of neurons, crystals, or river systems.
The crystal formed a beautiful dendritic pattern on the glass.
Under the microscope, the dendritic structure of the neuron's branches became clearly visible.
The river system exhibits a classic dendritic pattern, with numerous small tributaries feeding into the main channel as it flows toward the sea.