Boxlike: meaning, definitions and examples

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boxlike

 

[ ˈbɑːkslaɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

Boxlike refers to an object that has a shape or appearance similar to that of a box. It is typically used to describe things that are cubic or rectangular in form and often implies a lack of intricate design or detail.

Synonyms

box-shaped, cubical, rectangular.

Examples of usage

  • The building has a boxlike structure.
  • She packed her belongings in a boxlike container.
  • The shelf was made of boxlike wooden crates.
  • Their new furniture has a boxlike design.

Translations

Translations of the word "boxlike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semelhante a uma caixa

🇮🇳 बॉक्स जैसा

🇩🇪 kastenförmig

🇮🇩 seperti kotak

🇺🇦 схожий на коробку

🇵🇱 podobny do pudełka

🇯🇵 箱のような

🇫🇷 en forme de boîte

🇪🇸 similar a una caja

🇹🇷 kutu gibi

🇰🇷 상자 같은

🇸🇦 شبيه بالصندوق

🇨🇿 podobný krabici

🇸🇰 podobný krabici

🇨🇳 类似于盒子

🇸🇮 podoben škatli

🇮🇸 líkt kassa

🇰🇿 қорап тәрізді

🇬🇪 კოლაბორაციული

🇦🇿 qutuya bənzər

🇲🇽 similar a una caja

Etymology

The term 'boxlike' is derived from the word 'box,' which originates from the Old English 'boxa,' meaning a receptacle or container made of wood or other materials. The word 'box' itself has its roots in the Latin 'buxus,' referring to the boxwood tree, whose wood was often used to make boxes due to its durability and fine grain. The suffix '-like' is added to indicate similarity or resemblance. Usage of 'boxlike' in English began to gain traction in the mid-20th century as designers and architects began to describe objects and structures with minimalist, geometric shapes characteristic of modernist design. Over time, this adjective has remained in use to capture the essence of various items that embody a boxy, angular aesthetic.