Definition

Having features or qualities that resemble a map.

Example

The artist created a maplike design that captured the essence of the landscape.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went last weekend! Some pieces were really maplike in design.

That's interesting! I love when art plays with different perspectives.

Me too! It makes you see the world in a whole new way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Maplike → It is formed from "map" (from Old English *mappa*, meaning a representation of an area) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "maplike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of a map.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'map' as a representation of an area, and '-like' means resembling something. So, 'maplike' refers to something that looks or behaves like a map.

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