spineinlike
Spineinlike is a neologism used to describe structural motifs that resemble a spine: a central elongated axis with periodically arranged lateral elements extending outward. The term is used across disciplines and is often employed to emphasize modularity, guided articulation, and hierarchical organization rather than to name a specific physical object.
Etymology and scope: The word combines spine with like and has appeared in academic and design discussions
Characteristics and usage: Core features include a central backbone that may be continuous or segmented, along
See also: backbone, spine, spinal architecture, spine-like structures.