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Meaning of thing-like
The primary meaning of "thing-like" refers to something that resembles or has the characteristics of an object or a thing, often in a vague or indeterminate sense.
Etymology of thing-like
The word "thing-like" is derived from the Old English and Germanic words "thing" and "like", with "thing" originating from the Proto-Germanic word "þingiz" and "like" from the Proto-Germanic word "likiz"
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that has the characteristics or appearance of an object or a thing
Synonyms
object-like
creature-like
being-like
entity-like
organism-like
animal-like
plant-like
machine-like
artificial
synthetic
man-made
fabricated
manufactured
constructed
assembled
composite
hybrid
mixed
amalgamated
integrated
combined
merged
unified
cohesive
uniform
consistent
homogeneous
identical
similar
analogous
comparable
corresponding
equivalent
matching
parallel
related
akin
like
alike
comparable
congruent
identical
matching
parallel
similar
Definitions
- Resembling or having the characteristics of an object or a thing
- Having a quality or nature that is similar to that of a thing or an object
- Being similar to or having the appearance of a thing, but not necessarily being one
Usage Examples
- The new robot has a thing-like quality to it, as if it were a living creature
- The artist's sculpture had a thing-like appearance, but it was actually a complex arrangement of found objects
- The company's new product has a thing-like design, with a sleek and modern aesthetic
Antonyms
abstract
intangible
immaterial
incorporeal
non-physical
non-corporeal
non-substantial
ephemeral
fleeting
transitory
impermanent
temporary
ethereal
airy
vague
ambiguous
unclear
undefined
formless
shapeless
amorphous
unformed
unreal
unrealistic
unnatural
unconventional
unusual
uncharacteristic
atypical
dissimilar
unlike
disparate
distinct
different