threadlike — resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθredˌlaɪk/
Korean meaning: 실처럼 생긴; 매우 가늘고 긴
Korean pronunciation: **쓰레**드라이크
Example Sentences
- The pasta was so overcooked it became threadlike and mushy.
- Scientists observed threadlike bacteria under the microscope.
- Her threadlike hair was so fine it seemed to disappear in sunlight.
threadlike
ADJECTIVE//ˈθredˌlaɪk//
resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
These threadlike nerves look alike, yet some we dislike!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
영어 'thread'(실)과 'like'(~같은)가 결합된 합성어로, 실의 특성인 가늘고 긴 모양을 나타내는 형용사가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pasta was so overcooked it became threadlike and mushy.”
“Scientists observed threadlike bacteria under the microscope.”
“Her threadlike hair was so fine it seemed to disappear in sunlight.”
“The plant's threadlike tendrils wrapped around the fence.”
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