Dendral

/ˈdɛndrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a tree or the branching structure of a tree.

Etymology

From Greek dendron (tree) + -al (adjective suffix). Describes anything with tree-like morphological characteristics.

Kelly Says

Dendral patterns show up everywhere in nature—river deltas, frost on windows, and lightning bolts all follow the same branching mathematics that trees use to grow.

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