tick-like
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/tɪk-laɪk/
resembling a tick
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-like' originates from the English word 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, combined with the suffix '-like,' which means 'resembling or similar to.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'tick' has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the small blood-sucking arachnid. The suffix '-like' has been used in English to form adjectives meaning 'similar to' since the Old English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tick-like' meant 'resembling a tick in appearance or behavior,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a tick (the small arachnid).
The tick-like creature clung to the dog's fur.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 20:29