Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inosculate
verb
/ɪˈnɒs.kjʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To join or connect with something else by forming an opening or a crossing point.
Examples
- The two branches of the tree inosculate, creating a natural archway.
- When arteries inosculate, they can provide an alternative pathway for blood flow.
- The cultures were so similar that their traditions began to inosculate over time.
Meaning
In biological terms, inosculate often refers to the interconnection of blood vessels or the joining of two structures.
Synonyms
- Connect
- Join
- Interconnect
- Merge
