un-shell-like
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/ʌnˈʃɛlˌlaɪk/
(shell-like)
resembling a shell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'un-shell-like' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'shell-like', which describes something resembling a shell.
Historical Evolution
'Shell-like' transformed into 'un-shell-like' by adding the prefix 'un-' to indicate the opposite meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'shell-like' meant 'resembling a shell', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not resembling a shell'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or having the characteristics of a shell.
The texture of the material was un-shell-like, soft and pliable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 04:16