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- [stahr-lahyk]
- /ˈstɑrˌlaɪk/
- /ˈstɑː.ˌlaɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stahr-lahyk]
- /ˈstɑrˌlaɪk/
Definitions of starlike word
- adjective starlike of the shape of or like a star. 1
- adjective starlike shining like a star. 1
- adjective starlike Also, star-shaped. Mathematics. (of a set with respect to a point) having the property that the line segment connecting a given point and any other point in a region lies completely within the region. 1
- adjective starlike like a star in brilliance 0
- adjective starlike star-shaped; having radial points 0
Information block about the term
Origin of starlike
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; star + -like
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Starlike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
starlike popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
starlike usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for starlike
adjective starlike
- astral — Astral means relating to the stars.
See also
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