American-like
|A-mer-i-can-like|
B2
/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kənˌlaɪk/
resembling an American
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'American-like' is formed in English by combining 'American' with the suffix '-like', where '-like' means 'resembling or similar to'.
Historical Evolution
'American-like' was created in modern English by adding the suffix '-like' to 'American', following a common pattern for forming adjectives that mean 'resembling'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, '-like' was used to form adjectives meaning 'similar to', and this meaning has remained consistent in 'American-like'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of an American or the United States.
Her style is very American-like, especially in her choice of clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 21:38