Arboreal (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Resembling a tree in form and branching structure; "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda"; "dendriform sponges".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Arboriform
• Dendroid
• Arborescent
• Dendriform
• Arboresque
• Treelike
• Tree-shaped
• Arboreous
• Dendroidal

Related Words

• Arbor (noun)

Meaning ²

Of or relating to or formed by trees; "an arborous roof".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Synonyms

• Arborous
• Arborical
• Arborary

Related Words

• Arbor (noun)
• Tree (noun)

Meaning ³

Inhabiting or frequenting trees; "arboreal apes".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Tree-living
• Arboreous

Antonyms

• Nonarboreal