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reticular

/rɪˈtɪk.jə.lər/

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adjective

/rɪˈtɪk.jə.lər/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к сети или напоминающий её, особенно волокнистую сеть клеток или тканей.

Relating to or resembling a network, especially a fibrous network of cells or tissues.

  1. Network-like structureC1formal

    Resembling or forming a network; having a pattern of interconnected lines or fibers.

    ruСетчатый

    • The reticular formation in the brainstem is crucial for regulating sleep and arousal.
    • The plant's leaves have a reticular pattern of veins.
    • The geologist described the reticular structure of the mineral deposit.

    Synonymsnetlikenettedreticulateweblike

Forms
  • more reticular comparative form
  • most reticular superlative form