arborescence

/ˌɑrbəˈrɛsəns/; /ˌɑrbəˈrɛsɪns/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being tree-like; a branching or spreading form, especially of something abstract.

“The arborescence of the family tree revealed a long history of connections between the relatives.”

Synonyms

  • branching
  • ramification

Antonyms

  • simplicity
  • unification