Definition

Having a shape or appearance similar to a seed.

Example

The small, seedlike structures floated in the water.

Conversation

Have you seen those plants with seedlike leaves?

Yeah, I think they look really interesting and unique.

I wonder how they adapt in different environments.

Me too! It’s amazing how nature creates such seedlike forms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seedlike → It is formed from "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "seedlike" means resembling or similar to a seed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'similar to a seed' — 'seed' refers to the reproductive part of a plant, and '-like' indicates resemblance.

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