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Meaning of plant-like
having the characteristics of a plant
Etymology of plant-like
The word "plant-like" is derived from the Old English word "planta" and the Old French word "plante", both meaning "sprout" or "shoot"
The suffix "-like" is added to form an adjective that means "resembling" or "similar to"
Historically, the word "plant-like" has been used in scientific and literary contexts to describe organisms or objects that resemble plants
Synonyms
botanical
flora-like
verdant
green
leafy
flowery
blooming
blossoming
flowering
vegetal
herbaceous
grassy
weed-like
vine-like
shrub-like
tree-like
organic
natural
earthy
terrestrial
floral
photosynthetic
chlorophyllous
plantal
phytological
horticultural
garden-like
agricultural
crop-like
cultivable
arborical
sylvan
silvan
wooded
forest-like
Definitions
- Resembling a plant in shape, structure, or function
- * Having a plant-like appearance or growth habit
- * Relating to or characteristic of plants
Usage Examples
- The coral reef had a plant-like appearance, with colorful sea anemones swaying in the current
- * The new species of bacteria had a plant-like cell structure, with chlorophyll and the ability to photosynthesize
- * The architect designed a plant-like skyscraper, with a trellis-like exterior and a green roof