Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arborescence

Noun

[ahr-boh-RES-uhns]

Definition

The state or condition of being tree-like in form or structure.

Examples

The arborescence of the neurons in the brain allows for complex networking of signals.
In botany, arborescence describes plants that develop a woody structure similar to trees.
The diagram’s arborescence made it easy to understand the relationships between different concepts.

Meaning

Arborescence refers to a branching or tree-like formation, often used in both biological and mathematical contexts to describe the growth patterns or structural arrangements that resemble a tree.