Branchlike: meaning, definitions and examples
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branchlike
[ brænʧ.laɪk ]
descriptive quality
Branchlike describes something that resembles or is similar to a branch, often used to refer to structures or forms that have a branched appearance. It suggests an extension or division that mimics the natural structure of branches in trees or plants.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The coral had a branchlike structure.
- Her hair fell in branchlike strands.
- The veins in the leaf were branchlike in design.
- The framework of the sculpture was branchlike.
Translations
Translations of the word "branchlike" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ramificado
🇮🇳 शाखानुमा
🇩🇪 zweigartig
🇮🇩 seperti cabang
🇺🇦 гілкоподібний
🇵🇱 gałęzisty
🇯🇵 枝状の
🇫🇷 ramifié
🇪🇸 ramificado
🇹🇷 dal benzeri
🇰🇷 가지 같은
🇸🇦 شبيهي للفرع
🇨🇿 větvený
🇸🇰 vetvený
🇨🇳 分支状的
🇸🇮 vejitven
🇮🇸 greinótt
🇰🇿 бұтақ тәрізді
🇬🇪 სBranchlike
🇦🇿 şaxvari
🇲🇽 ramificado
Etymology
The term 'branchlike' is derived from the noun 'branch,' which comes from the Old French 'branche' (meaning branch of a tree), and can be traced back to the Latin 'branca,' meaning 'paw' or 'claw.' This evoled as the word began to represent the limbs of trees and plants further down the line. The suffix 'like' is added to indicate similarity or resemblance to the qualities of a branch. In the English language, this construction is common for describing resemblance, especially in natural forms. The use of 'branchlike' typically appears in descriptions of vegetation, anatomy, and even in abstract applications across artistic and architectural discussions.