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starchlike

starchlike

6.0
Like starch in texture or in how it thickens
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɑːrtʃlaɪk/
translation icon : similar al almidón
  • The sauce thickened to a starchlike consistency as it cooked.

Examples

  • Some synthetic fabrics have a starchlike stiffness when new.

  • This powder leaves a starchlike residue on the surface after cleaning.

  • The substance had a starchlike texture that was unusual.

  • Is this material starchlike in nature?

  • Some synthetic fabrics have a starchlike stiffness that gives them a crisp appearance.

  • The sauce developed a starchlike consistency, making it perfect for coating vegetables.

  • The new finish on the table left a starchlike residue, which was difficult to remove.

Synonyms

starchy
vsstarchlike
6 3.0

Food that contains a lot of starch, like potatoes or bread

describes likeness or qualities rather than asserting physical content
amylaceous
vsstarchlike
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing starch, like potatoes or rice

is the broad adjective focusing on likeness or presence rather than texture detail
amyloidal
vsstarchlike
  • Specialized
9.9

Looking or feeling like starch

is wider, covering general likeness or compositional similarity beyond mere look or feel
farinaceous
vsstarchlike
  • Specialized
9.9

A dry, powdery feel like flour that comes from a lot of starch

refers to resemblance in qualities rather than specifically to floury texture

How Starchy

starchy
6 3.0
starchlike
6.0

Surface Forms

starchlike positive

Morphology

starchlike = starch (transparent) = starch + like

The adjective is directly formed by adding the productive suffix '-like' to the noun 'starch', giving the clear meaning 'similar to starch'.

Etymology

The word starchlike comes from starch, the white plant 'powder' that makes clothes stiff, and the ending -like which means 'similar to'. So, starchlike means 'having the stiffness or powdery feel of starch'.