divaricated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈværɪkeɪtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈværɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is spread out or diverging, particularly in a way that forms a sharp angle, like branches that extend nearly at right angles from a main stem.
Example
The divaricated branches of the tree created a unique shape in the garden.
Conversation
Have you seen that tree in the park?
Yeah, it looks so unique with its branches.
I love how they are so divaricated from the trunk.
It gives it such an interesting shape!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
divergent
forked
branched
Antonyms
convergent
united
joined
verb
Definition
To diverge or branch off in different directions.
Example
The paths divaricated at the fork in the road, leading to two different destinations.
Tense Forms
Past: divaricated
Past Participle: divaricated
Conversation
Did you see how the branches divaricated in the wind yesterday?
Yeah, it was pretty wild!
I thought it looked so interesting when they divaricated like that.
Root Explanation
Divaricated → It is formed from "di-" (meaning apart or in two) and "varicare" (from Latin, meaning to bend or branch). The word describes something that has branched or diverged into two parts.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has 'branched apart' — 'di-' means apart, and 'varicare' means to bend. This helps you remember that 'divaricated' refers to something that has split into two.
Visually Confused Words
varicated
bivariate