Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dendritic
Adjective
/dɛnˈdrɪtɪk/
Definition
Relating to or resembling the branches of a tree; often used in contexts such as biology or geology.
Examples
- The dendritic pattern of the river system was visible from the air.
- In neuroscience, dendritic cells play a crucial role in the immune response.
Meaning
The term ‘dendritic’ describes something that has a branching structure, similar to how tree limbs extend from the trunk.
Synonyms
- Branching
- Tree-like
- Arborescent
