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funguslike

funguslike

7.0
Appearing like mold or a mushroom
  • adjective
  • /ˈfʌŋɡəsˌlaɪk/
translation icon : fungoso
  • Some protists are described as funguslike because of their appearance and behavior.

Examples

  • The funguslike growth spread rapidly across the damp wall.

  • The funguslike growth on the tree was alarming.

  • Scientists discovered a funguslike organism infecting the crops.

  • Look at that funguslike organism!

  • The funguslike mold on the bread made it inedible.

  • Some of the funguslike species play a critical role in decomposing organic matter.

  • The scientist observed a funguslike texture on the surface of the decaying logs.

Synonyms

fungal
vsfunguslike
  • Specialized
21 4.3

Related to living things like mould or mushrooms

describes similar appearance rather than indicating relation or cause
fungoid
vsfunguslike
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Looking like a fungus such as mould or mushrooms

is identical in meaning but exists as an alternate form
fungous
vsfunguslike
  • Specialized
8.8

Caused by or like mold that grows on plants

focuses on similar appearance rather than cause or direct relation

Surface Forms

funguslike positive

Morphology

funguslike = fungus (transparent) = fungus + like

The adjective is transparently formed from the noun 'fungus' with the productive adjectival suffix '-like' meaning 'similar to or resembling'.

Etymology

The word funguslike combines fungus (a 'mushroom or mold') and the ending -like (meaning 'similar to'), so it simply means something that looks or acts 'similar to' a fungus, like mold on bread or a mushroom-like growth.