unfish-like
|un-fish-like|
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/ʌnˈfɪʃˌlaɪk/
not fish-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfish-like' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'fish-like' meaning 'resembling a fish'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'unfish-like' combines the prefix 'un-' with 'fish-like', a term used to describe something that resembles a fish.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not resembling a fish', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a fish.
The creature's unfish-like appearance puzzled the marine biologists.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 19:36