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noun

branching

BRANT-shihng
noun
1
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

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In plain EnglishThe way something splits off into multiple directions or parts.

Common pairings
branching pattern branching structure branching paths

Word Forms

branchings plural

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