noun
Uncommon
branching
BRANT-shihng
Branching (noun) means the process or pattern of splitting into two or more separate paths or parts. Example: “The branching of the river creates a wide delta near the coast.”
noun
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The process or pattern of splitting into two or more separate paths or parts.
"The branching of the river creates a wide delta near the coast."
"The story has a branching structure, letting readers choose different endings."
How to use branching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe way something splits off into multiple directions or parts.
Common pairings
branching pattern
branching structure
branching paths
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- Plural
- branchings
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What does “branching” mean?
The word “branching” means the process or pattern of splitting into two or more separate paths or parts. In plain terms, the way something splits off into multiple directions or parts.
How do you pronounce “branching”?
“Branching” is pronounced BRANT-shihng (/ˈbɹænt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “branching” in a sentence?
Here is “branching” used in a sentence: “The branching of the river creates a wide delta near the coast.”
What part of speech is “branching”?
“Branching” is a noun.
Is “branching” a common word?
“Branching” is an uncommon word in modern English.
