Cathedrallike

/kəˈθiːdrəl-laɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having qualities similar to a cathedral; cathedral-like in appearance, scale, or architectural character.

Etymology

Cathedral combined with like (meaning 'having the form or characteristics of'). This straightforward English compound uses the productive -like suffix to create a descriptive adjective.

Kelly Says

The compound 'cathedrallike' shows how English speakers instinctively add 'like' to any noun to quickly describe similarities—it's one of our language's most creative shortcuts.

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