networklike

1 7.1

A pattern of many connected lines like leaf veins

adjective
/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkˌlaɪk/

: enredado

The leaf's networklike pattern makes identification easy for botanists.

Examples

The networklike structure of the spider's web was fascinating.
Her blouse had a delicate, networklike lace design.
Scientists studied the networklike structure of the coral reef.
The leaves had a networklike pattern of veins.
The leaf's networklike pattern makes identification easy for botanists.
Her blouse had a delicate, networklike lace design.
The leaves had a networklike pattern of veins.

Synonyms

reticular

vsnetworklike

Specialized

1 8.4

Having a pattern of thin lines that cross like a net

emphasizes a natural interconnected shape especially with veins or ribs

reticulated

vsnetworklike

1 7.4

Something with a pattern of lines like a net

focuses more on interconnected look of veins or ribs

meshed

vsnetworklike

1 5.6

Made of parts that connect like a net

stresses visual interconnected pattern especially in veins or ribs not just joining

reticulate

vsnetworklike

1 8.7

A pattern of lines like a net across a surface

highlights appearance like interconnected veins or ribs rather than process

weblike

vsnetworklike

1 5.2

Having thin threads that form a net like a spider's web

implies thicker interconnected form especially with veins or ribs rather than thin patterns

netlike

vsnetworklike

1 4.9

Having many small open spaces between thin crossing lines

highlights structured interconnected appearance with emphasis on veins or ribs

Antonyms

disconnected

48 5.1

Having parts or ideas that do not fit together clearly

How Interconnected

weblike

1 5.2

networklike

1 7.1

patchy

10 3.7

sparse

32 5.0

Surface Forms

networklike positive

Morphology

networklike = network (transparent) = network + like

The productive adjective-forming suffix '-like' clearly yields 'having the qualities of a network' from the noun 'network'.

Etymology

Networklike comes from the common word network, made of net meaning 'a web' and work meaning 'things joined together', plus the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So, picture a spider web or fishing net: a networklike pattern has many connected lines or veins, which is why we call lace, leaves, or coral with that webbed structure 'networklike'.