Arborescent: meaning, definitions and examples
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arborescent
[ ɑːrbəˈrɛsənt ]
plant structure
Arborescent refers to a plant or organism that has a tree-like structure. This term is often used to describe certain types of plants that have a woody stem and branches that develop from the main trunk, resembling trees.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The arborescent cacti thrive in arid environments.
- In the forest, arborescent ferns can reach impressive heights.
- The arborescent form of the plant helps it compete for sunlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "arborescent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arborescente
🇮🇳 वृक्षीय
🇩🇪 baumartig
🇮🇩 arboreal
🇺🇦 деревоподібний
🇵🇱 drzewiasty
🇯🇵 樹状の
🇫🇷 arborescent
🇪🇸 arbóreo
🇹🇷 ağaçsı
🇰🇷 나무 같은
🇸🇦 شجري
🇨🇿 stromovitý
🇸🇰 stromovitý
🇨🇳 树状的
🇸🇮 drevesnati
🇮🇸 trénaður
🇰🇿 ағаш тәрізді
🇬🇪 ხისებური
🇦🇿 ağacvari
🇲🇽 arbóreo
Etymology
The word 'arborescent' comes from the Latin 'arbor', which means 'tree'. It is derived from the combination of the prefix 'arbo-', relating to trees, and the suffix '-escent', which indicates a state of being or growing. This term has been used in botanical contexts to describe various plant forms that exhibit a tree-like structure. The usage of 'arborescent' in English can be traced back to the 19th century, as the study of botany expanded and more specific terms were needed to describe plant morphology. Over time, 'arborescent' has been adopted in both scientific literature and everyday language to refer to any organism that resembles or embodies characteristics typical of trees.