Definition

Having a quality or appearance similar to a skin rash.

Example

The doctor noted that the patient's skin had a rashlike appearance, indicating a possible allergic reaction.

Conversation

Have you seen that new skin cream that claims to help with rashlike spots?

I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, I wonder if it actually works for those rashlike issues.

It might be worth a try if it has good reviews!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rashlike → It is formed from "rash" (from Old English *ræsc*, meaning a sudden outbreak or eruption) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "rashlike" describes something that resembles or is similar to a rash, often in appearance or nature.

Memory Tip

Think of a sudden outbreak ('rash') that resembles something else, which is what 'rashlike' means.

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