marine-like
|ma-rine-like|
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/məˈriːn laɪk/
resembling the sea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'marine-like' is formed in English by combining 'marine' (from Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea') and the suffix '-like' (meaning 'similar to').
Historical Evolution
'marine' comes from Latin 'marinus', and '-like' is an Old English suffix. The compound 'marine-like' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'similar to the sea or marine things', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of the sea or marine life.
The creature had a marine-like appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 18:23