Bushlike

/ˈbʊʃlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling a bush in shape, density, texture, or appearance.

Etymology

From 'bush' + '-like' (suffix meaning resembling or having the qualities of). The '-like' suffix is ancient and remains one of English's most flexible word-formation tools.

Kelly Says

The '-like' suffix is so productive that it's essentially unlimited—you can add it to any noun and create a new adjective ('bush-like,' 'tree-like,' 'alien-like'), which is why languages with fixed vocabularies can seem limiting compared to English's generative flexibility.

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