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2
: something that extends from or enters into a main body or source: such as
a(1)
: a stream that flows into another usually larger stream : tributary
(2)
Southern US and Midland US
: creek sense 1
c
: a slender projection (such as the tine of an antler)
d
mathematics
: a distinctive part of a mathematical curve (see curve entry 3 sense 1a(2))
e
computers
: a part of a computer program executed as a result of a program decision
3
: a part of a complex body: such as
d
linguistics
: a language group less inclusive than a family (see family entry 1 sense 5c)
branched; branching; branches
1
botany
: to put forth secondary shoots or stems : to put forth branches (see branch entry 1 sense 1) : ramify
2
: to extend in different directions from a main part or point : to spring out (as from a main stem) : diverge
5
computers
: to follow one of two or more parts of a computer program executed as a result of a program decision : to follow one of two or more branches (see branch entry 1 sense 2e)
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