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dendroidal

9.9

Like a tree in shape because it has many branches

adjective
/ˌdɛnˈdrɔɪdəl/

Specialized

: dendroidal

Certain types of coral exhibit a dendroidal growth form, branching intricately like trees.

Examples

The chemical structure displayed a distinct dendroidal pattern under the microscope.
The artist created a sculpture that featured dendroidal forms, resembling the intricate branches of trees.
The artist was inspired by the dendroidal shapes found in river systems and roots.
Look at the dendroidal patterns formed by the branches.
The dendroidal structure of the coral reef is fascinating.
The organism displayed a stunning dendroidal growth pattern, mirroring the structure of a tree.
In the design of the garden, the dendroidal arrangement of the plants gave a natural, tree-like appearance.

Synonyms

dendritic

vsdendroidal

Specialized

2 8.6

A shape with many branches like a tree

applies the tree-like shape more generally across contexts

arborescent

vsdendroidal

Specialized

1 9.9

Having the shape of a tree with many branches

focuses on general resemblance without stressing growth analogy

treelike

vsdendroidal

1 4.1

Having many branches like a tree

uses the same broad resemblance but as a single descriptive term

dendroid

vsdendroidal

Specialized

9.9

Having a branching shape like a tree

is the same concept expressed by another term

dendriform

vsdendroidal

Specialized

9.9

Having branches like a tree

is the same form but with a different word ending

arboriform

vsdendroidal

9.9

Shaped like a tree with branches

refers to the same tree-like shape rather than other meanings

arboreous

vsdendroidal

Specialized

9.9

Having the shape of a tree with branches

expresses the same visual branching rather than a living quality

arboresque

vsdendroidal

9.9

Shaped like a tree with branches that spread out

highlights the same appearance but with a slightly artistic tone

tree-shaped

vsdendroidal

3.5

Having a main trunk and branches that spread out like a tree

covers that visual shape while using a different word form

arboreal

vsdendroidal

Specialized

6.9

Having a shape with branches like a tree

uses the same visual idea rather than biological or habitat senses

branching

vsdendroidal

3.5

Having parts that spread out from a main part like a tree

is more specific about resembling an entire tree form rather than parts

How Tree-like

arborescent

Specialized

1 9.9

dendroidal

Specialized

9.9

treelike

1 4.1

Surface Forms

dendroidal positive

Morphology

dendroidal = dendroid (semi-transparent) = dendroid + al

Morphologically regular (dendroid + -al) but the combining form 'dendroid' is technical and may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Dendroidal comes from the Greek root dendro- meaning 'tree' and the ending -oid meaning 'like'. So dendroidal simply means 'tree-like', which helps you remember it is used for things that branch or look like trees.