Word
dendritic
Phoneticsden·drit·ic
US/dɛnˈdɹɪtɪk/
UK/dɛndɹˈɪtɪk/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The crystal formed a beautiful dendritic pattern on the glass.”
contextual
“Under the microscope, the dendritic structure of the neuron's branches became clearly visible.”
complex
“The river system exhibits a classic dendritic pattern, with numerous small tributaries feeding into the main channel as it flows toward the sea.”
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