Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filiform
Adjective
/ˈfɪl.ɪ.fɔːm/
Definition
Having the shape of a thread or filament.
Examples
- The filiform tentacles of the creature swayed gracefully in the water.
- In botany, certain plant structures may be described as filiform when they are thin and thread-like.
- The artist used filiform lines to create a delicate and intricate design.
Meaning
Describing an object that is slender and elongated, resembling a thread or wire.
Synonyms
- Thread-like
- Slender
- Filamentous
- String-like
