starchlike

1 6.0

Like starch in texture or in how it thickens

adjective
/ˈstɑːrtʃlaɪk/

: 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

7 3.0

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

describes likeness or qualities rather than asserting physical content

farinaceous

vsstarchlike

Specialized

1 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

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

How Starchy

starchy

7 3.0

starchlike

1 6.0

starchless

1 5.8

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'.