Decurrent is a botanical term used to describe leaves or stems that extend downwards from their attachment point on a plant. Some common synonyms for the word Decurrent include Extending, Running, Spreading, and Descending. These words indicate the downward growth of a plant's structures, often resulting in a sprawling or trailing vine-like appearance. Other synonyms for Decurrent include Prostrate, Trailing, Creeping, and Crawling. These words all suggest a low-growing, horizontal orientation for the plant's foliage or stems. Whether used in a botanical or a figurative context, these synonyms all capture the essence of structures that extend downward or spread out horizontally.