Enginelike

/ˈɛndʒɪnlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling an engine in appearance, sound, or function; having engine-like qualities.

Etymology

From engine plus the suffix -like (meaning similar to). This suffix lets English create countless comparisons without formal definitions.

Kelly Says

Science fiction writers love engine-like descriptions—the rhythmic, efficient, almost mechanical way something operates gets captured perfectly in this one adjective!

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