leaf-like
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B2
/ˈliːfˌlaɪk/
resembling a leaf
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leaf-like' originates from the combination of 'leaf' and the suffix '-like', where 'leaf' refers to the green, flat structure of a plant, and '-like' means 'resembling or similar to'.
Historical Evolution
'Leaf' comes from Old English 'lēaf', and '-like' is a common English suffix used to form adjectives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'similar to a leaf', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the characteristics of a leaf.
The plant has leaf-like structures that help it photosynthesize.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 00:12