anabranch
|an-a-branch|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈænəˌbræntʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈænəˌbrɑːntʃ/
river branch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabranch' originates from the combination of 'ana-' meaning 'up, back, again' and 'branch', referring to a division or offshoot.
Historical Evolution
'anabranch' was formed by combining the prefix 'ana-' with the word 'branch' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any branch of a river, but now it specifically denotes a branch that rejoins the main stream.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a section of a river or stream that diverges from the main channel and rejoins it downstream.
The anabranch created a small island in the middle of the river.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/25 15:06