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forkless

forkless

5.6
A road or river that does not split into branches
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɔrkləs/
translation icon : sin bifurcaciones
  • A forkless branch is often used for making walking sticks.

Examples

  • The forkless path led us straight to the beach.

  • The river remained forkless, flowing straight through the valley without splitting.

  • The forkless road led straight through the forest without any turns.

  • This trail is completely forkless and easy to follow.

  • The river is forkless for many miles, making it easier to navigate by boat.

  • This design features a forkless layout that allows for seamless movement between sections.

  • The unpaved road remained forkless and direct, leading straight to the scenic viewpoint.

Synonyms

unbranched
vsforkless
6.3

Having one main stem and no side growth

is the exact same meaning but represents a different lexical form
branchless
vsforkless
4.9

A tree or plant with no branches

is broader applying to items without splits beyond plants and structures

Antonyms

divided
3.0

Split into groups that do not agree

branched
3.5

Having parts that split and spread out like a tree

How Branched

branched
3.5
forkless
5.6

Surface Forms

forkless positive

Morphology

forkless = fork (transparent) = fork + less

A direct negative adjective formed from the noun 'fork' with the productive suffix '-less', meaning 'without forks/splits'.

Etymology

Forkless comes from fork, a word for something that 'splits' into two or more parts, and the ending -less, which means 'without', like in homeless. So, think of a road or river that does not split into branches, and you have the meaning 'not divided into branches'.