Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filamentary
Adjective
/ˌfɪləˈmɛnˌtɛri/
Definition
Relating to or consisting of filaments.
Examples
- The filamentary structure of the spider’s web is astonishingly intricate.
- Researchers studied the filamentary patterns in the crystal growth process.
- Filamentary clouds can indicate a weather change.
Meaning
The term filamentary describes something that is thread-like or made up of fine, slender fibers, often used in contexts such as biology, physics, or material science.
Synonyms
- Thread-like
- Filamentous
- Strandy
