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What is another word for Serpiginous?

Pronunciation: [sɜːpˈɪd͡ʒɪnəs] (IPA)

The term "serpiginous" is often used to describe a meandering or twisting object or path. However, there are several synonyms that can also be used to convey similar meanings. "Winding" and "curving" both describe a gradual change in direction, while "twisting" implies a sudden change in direction. "Tortuous" and "convoluted" describe a complicated or intricate path, while "sinuous" and "snakelike" evoke the image of a winding path reminiscent of a snake's movements. "Meandering" additionally denotes a lack of precision or directness, while "zigzagging" or "crisscrossing" connote sharp, sudden changes in direction. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the nuance and context of the intended message.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Serpiginous

A red, red weed was all the flower, Which crawled Serpiginous about The marsh, unchanged from hour to hour Until the evening blotted out The landscape which she called her own.
"A Legend of Old Persia and Other Poems"
A. B. S. Tennyson
"Hum, Serpiginous," he murmured, shaking his head.
"Round the Red Lamp Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life"
Arthur Conan Doyle
The ulcers have seldom the typically rounded or Serpiginous outline of gummatous ulcers on other parts of the body.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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