Chameleonlike

/kəˈmiːliənˌlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling a chameleon in character or behavior; having the quality of being able to blend in or change appearance.

Etymology

Compound of 'chameleon' (from Greek 'chamaileon') with the English '-like' suffix. Forms adjectives meaning resemblance or similarity.

Kelly Says

Adding '-like' to nouns is one of English's most productive word-building tricks—it lets any noun become an adjective overnight, which is why we can call someone 'chameleonlike' even if it's not in traditional dictionaries.

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