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stalklike

stalklike

4.8
Thin and long like the stem of a plant
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɔkˌlaɪk/
translation icon : similar a un tallo
  • Some mushrooms have a stalklike structure supporting the cap.

Examples

  • The insect's legs were thin and stalklike, perfect for moving through tall plants.

  • The plant had a stalklike appearance.

  • The flower's stalklike base helped it stand tall above the grass.

  • These stalklike structures are essential.

  • The plant had a long, stalklike structure that made it stand tall in the garden.

  • In the museum, we saw a sculpture with a stalklike appearance, resembling a tall, thin stem.

  • The designer created a chair with stalklike legs that gave it an elegant and modern look.

Synonyms

stalky
vsstalklike
1 6.3

Having a long thin shape like a plant stem

is broader, meaning similar shape without focusing on long thin upright features

How Stalklike

stalky
1 6.3
stalklike
4.8
plantlike
1 3.9

Surface Forms

stalklike positive

Morphology

stalklike = stalk (transparent) = stalk + like

The adjective is a direct, regular formation from the noun 'stalk' with the productive suffix '-like', so its meaning is easily derived by learners.

Etymology

Stalklike comes from stalk meaning 'stem' and the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So, something called stalklike looks thin and upright like a plant stem, which is why we use it for flower bases, mushroom stems, or thin insect legs.