Definition

Having a texture or appearance similar to that of a wart.

Example

The plant had a wartlike growth on its leaves.

Conversation

Have you seen that new plant in the garden?

Yeah, it has these wartlike bumps all over its leaves.

I wonder if those bumps are normal for that type of plant.

I think they are, but it does look a bit strange!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wartlike → It is formed from "wart" (from Old English *wyrt*, meaning a growth or excrescence on the skin) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "wartlike" describes something that resembles a wart or has a wart-like appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wart' as a skin growth and remember that 'wartlike' means something that looks similar to a wart.

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