Definition

Having characteristics similar to a hormone or relating to hormones.

Example

Certain foods contain hormonelike substances that can affect our mood.

Conversation

I read that some plants produce hormonelike substances that help them grow.

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, it's amazing how nature works with these hormonelike compounds.

Totally! It makes you appreciate the science behind it all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hormonelike → It is formed from "hormone" (from Greek "hormōn", meaning to excite or set in motion) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "hormonelike" describes something that resembles or has characteristics similar to a hormone.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'similar to' ('-like') a substance that 'excites' or 'sets in motion' ('hormone'). This helps you remember that 'hormonelike' refers to something that has hormone-like qualities.

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