BRANCHED Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word branched. (close relations)
branches
Best Alternative Words for BRANCHED
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bifurcate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches verb • split or divide into two • divide into two branches | ||||||||
branching | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of branching out or dividing into branches adjective satellite • having branches • resembling the branches of a tree | ||||||||
diverging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • tending to move apart in different directions | ||||||||
divided | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • separated into parts or pieces adjective satellite • having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions • distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose | ||||||||
forked | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches • having two meanings with intent to deceive | ||||||||
forking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the place where something divides into branches • the act of branching out or dividing into branches | ||||||||
split | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
spreading | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time | ||||||||
ramified | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • have or develop complicating consequences • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
arm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person • a division of some larger or more complex organization • the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • supply with arms | ||||||||
ramify | verbv | |||||||
verb • have or develop complicating consequences • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
fork | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food • the act of branching out or dividing into branches • the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches • an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs • the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk verb • lift with a pitchfork • place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork • shape like a fork | ||||||||
furcate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
leg | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle • a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion • one of the supports for a piece of furniture • a part of a forked or branching shape • the limb of an animal used for food • a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg • a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg • (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack • a section or portion of a journey or course | ||||||||
limb | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper • any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree • (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet • either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip • the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm | ||||||||
offset | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a compensating equivalent • a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips • a natural consequence of development • a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly verb • compensate for or counterbalance • make up for • cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface • create an offset in • produce by offset printing | ||||||||
offshoot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural consequence of development | ||||||||
outgrowth | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural consequence of development • the gradual beginning or coming forth • a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant | ||||||||
ramification | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of branching out or dividing into branches • a part of a forked or branching shape • a development that complicates a situation • an arrangement of branching parts | ||||||||
separate | verbv | |||||||
adjective • independent; not united or joint noun • a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication • a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments adjective satellite • standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything • separated according to race, sex, class, or religion • have the connection undone; having become separate verb • act as a barrier between; stand between • force, take, or pull apart • mark as different • separate into parts or portions • divide into components or constituents • arrange or order by classes or categories • make a division or separation • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • become separated into pieces or fragments • treat differently on the basis of sex or race • move or break apart • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||