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tree

 

[ triห ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

A tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches made of wood. Trees can live for many years and provide oxygen, shade, and homes for animals.

Synonyms

flora, plant, woodland

Examples of usage

  • The tree in our backyard is over 100 years old.
  • The forest is filled with tall trees.
  • Trees are important for the environment.
  • The oak tree has large branches.
  • Squirrels build nests in trees.
Context #2 | Noun

in data structure

In computer science, a tree is a data structure that organizes data in a hierarchical way. It consists of nodes connected by edges, with a root node at the top.

Synonyms

graph, hierarchy, structure

Examples of usage

  • The binary tree is a common data structure.
  • Trees are used for efficient searching and sorting.
  • Each node in a tree can have children.
  • The tree traversal algorithm is used to explore the nodes.
  • A tree can be balanced or unbalanced.

Translations

Translations of the word "tree" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกrvore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pohon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะตะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzewo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arbre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrbol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกrbol

Etymology

The word 'tree' has its origins in the Old English word 'treo', which is related to the Dutch 'boom' and German 'baum'. Trees have been an integral part of human history, providing shelter, food, and resources. They are often associated with life, growth, and resilience in various cultures and mythologies.

See also: treeless.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,196, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.