Hairlike: meaning, definitions and examples
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hairlike
[ ˈhɛərlaɪk ]
physical description
The term 'hairlike' describes something that resembles or is similar to hair in appearance or texture. It can refer to structures that are thin, elongated, and often flexible, similar to the strands of hair.
Synonyms
filamentous, strands, stringy.
Examples of usage
- The scientist noted the hairlike projections on the bacteria.
- The hairlike fibers in the fabric give it a unique texture.
- She brushed her fingers through the hairlike tendrils of the plant.
- The artist created a sculpture with hairlike details to mimic soft textures.
Translations
Translations of the word "hairlike" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peludo
🇮🇳 बाल जैसा
🇩🇪 haardünn
🇮🇩 seperti rambut
🇺🇦 волосяний
🇵🇱 włosowaty
🇯🇵 毛のような
🇫🇷 cheveux-like
🇪🇸 similar al cabello
🇹🇷 saç benzeri
🇰🇷 털 같은
🇸🇦 شبيه بالشعر
🇨🇿 vláskový
🇸🇰 vlasový
🇨🇳 毛发状的
🇸🇮 lasem podoben
🇮🇸 hár-líkur
🇰🇿 шаш тәрізді
🇬🇪 შუბლივით
🇦🇿 saç kimi
🇲🇽 similar al cabello
Etymology
The word 'hairlike' is a compound adjective formed from 'hair', which originates from the Old English 'hær', meaning 'hair, fur, or bristle', and the suffix '-like', indicating similarity. The usage of 'like' as a suffix in English can be traced back to Old English and has been used to form adjectives that denote similarity or resemblance to the root word. The combination of these components in 'hairlike' approximates the physical characteristics associated with hair—thin, fine, and elongated structures. While the term has scientific applications in biology and materials science, it also finds use in everyday language to describe various shapes or textures reminiscent of hair. The versatility of the term allows it to apply to natural and artificial contexts alike, reflecting the ongoing evolution of language as it adapts to describe emerging concepts and observations.