screenlike
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A thin barrier that divides space and lets light pass
- adjective
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similar a una pantalla
- The leaves formed a natural, screenlike barrier between the garden and the street.
Examples
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The new phone has a screenlike interface.
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This fabric is screenlike.
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The artist used a screenlike fabric to divide the space without blocking the light.
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A screenlike partition separated the two areas of the open-plan office.
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The scientists used a screenlike display to project their findings during the conference.
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Her dress had a screenlike texture that changed color depending on the angle of the light.
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The artist created a screenlike mural that transformed the entire wall into a vibrant scene.
How Screenlike
Surface Forms
screenlike positive
Morphology
Etymology
Screenlike comes from screen (a 'cover' or 'curtain' that hides, protects, or divides) and the ending -like ('similar to'), so screenlike means 'similar to a screen', something that looks or acts like a barrier or filter.