arboriform
- adjective
- /ˈɑːrbərɪfɔːrm/
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arboriforme
- The arboriform growth of the fungus made it easy to mistake for a tiny tree.
Examples
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The coral reef was dominated by arboriform structures, providing shelter for many fish.
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The arboriform design of the sculpture resembled a giant tree.
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Scientists described the new mineral as having a distinctively arboriform appearance.
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Many plants exhibit arboriform characteristics as they grow.
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The design of the garden featured arboriform sculptures that mimicked the shape of trees.
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The arboriform branches of the plant spread outwards, resembling a miniature tree.
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During the hike, we encountered arboriform formations that reminded us of ancient forests.
Synonyms
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5.1
A tree or plant that has many branches
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4.1
Having many branches like a tree
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9.9
Having the shape of a tree with many branches
Like a tree in shape because it has many branches
Having a branching shape like a tree
Having branches like a tree
Having a main trunk and branches that spread out like a tree
Shaped like a tree with branches that spread out
Having the shape of a tree with branches
Having a shape with branches like a tree
About trees or showing tree shapes
Having parts that spread out from a main part like a tree
How Tree-like
Surface Forms
Morphology
arboriform = arbor (semi-transparent) = arbor + iform
Formed regularly from 'arbor' (tree) + the suffix '-iform' (in the form of), but both elements are relatively rare and the suffix is less familiar to learners.
Etymology
Arboriform comes from the Latin root arbor meaning 'tree' and the ending -form meaning 'shape'. Picture something with many thin branches like a little tree, and you will remember that arboriform means 'tree-like' or 'tree-shaped'.