Definition

Having features or qualities similar to those of a plant.

Example

The creature had a plantlike appearance, with green tendrils and leaf-like structures.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art piece at the gallery?

Yeah, it's so interesting! It looks almost plantlike in its design.

I know, right? It's amazing how it mimics nature.

Totally! It really makes you appreciate the creativity behind it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plantlike → It is formed from "plant" (from Old English *plante*, meaning a living organism that grows in the ground) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "plantlike" describes something that resembles or has characteristics of a plant.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is "similar to a plant" — the word "plantlike" means it has qualities or features that remind you of a plant.

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