adjective resembling or characteristic of a root in appearance or function
Referring to structures or tissues in the body that resemble or function like roots
Describing plant structures that resemble or function like roots
Describing chemical compounds or structures that exhibit root-like properties
In a botanical context, a writer may use 'rootlike' to describe a structure or feature that resembles a root in appearance or function.
A psychologist may use 'rootlike' metaphorically to describe deep-seated or foundational aspects of a person's behavior or personality.
A botanist may use 'rootlike' to classify a plant structure that resembles a root but serves a different purpose.
A geologist may use 'rootlike' to describe formations or structures in the earth that resemble roots in shape or function.
An architect may use 'rootlike' to describe foundational or structural elements of a building that resemble roots in their stability or anchoring properties.