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plant-like

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/plænt-laɪk/ · plant-like

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of plants.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of plants.

ان خصوصیات یا خوبیوں کا حامل جو پودوں کی مانند ہوں۔

پودے جیسا

pode jaisa

Synonyms

vegetativebotanicalflora-likeخوشہ دارپوداینباتاتی

Antonyms

animal-likesentientجانوریحساس

Common Collocations

  • plant-like growth
  • plant-like organisms
  • plant-like features

Example Sentences

The newly discovered species exhibits plant-like features that amaze scientists.

تازہ دریافت کی گئی نوع نے ایسے پودے جیسی خصوصیات ظاہر کیں جو سائنسدانوں کو حیران کر دیتی ہیں۔

Taaza daryaft ki gayi no'a ne aise pode jaisi khasiyatain zahir ki jo scientists ko hairan kar deti hain.

Some microorganisms display a plant-like ability to photosynthesize.

کچھ خوردبینی جانداروں میں پودے جیسی روشنی کی توانائی کو خوراک میں تبدیل کرنے کی صلاحیت ہوتی ہے۔

Kuch khurdbaini jandaroon mein pode jaisi roshni ki tawanai ko khurak mein tabdeel karne ki salahiyat hoti hai.

The design of the building was inspired by plant-like structures in nature.

عمارت کا ڈیزائن قدرت میں پودے جیسی ساختوں سے متاثر ہوا تھا۔

Imarat ka design qudrat mein pode jaisi sakhton se mutasir hua tha.

Easily Confused With

plant:The word 'plant' refers to the organism itself, while 'plant-like' describes characteristics that resemble a plant.

Word Family

plant
nounپودا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a plant when describing something as plant-like.

Picture a beautiful green plant thriving in sunlight.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "plant" — a living organism capable of photosynthesis

First known use: 18th century

Derived from the Old French 'plante', which comes from the Latin 'planta' meaning 'sprout' or 'young shoot'. The suffix '-like' indicates similarity.