stemlike

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Adjective stemlike has 1 sense

stalklike, stemlike - resembling a stalk or stem
Antonym: mineral (indirect, via animal, vegetable)
Antonym: animal (indirect, via vegetable, mineral)

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Term: Stemlike

1. Adjective

Definition: Resembling or characteristic of a stem.

Example Sentences:

The flowers had long, stemlike petals.
A stemlike structure emerged from the center of the plant.

2. Noun

Definition: A plant part that resembles or functions like a stem.

Example Sentences:

The green stemlike grew longer and thicker, supporting the weight of the hanging vine.
Some leaves have stemlike structures called petioles that connect them to the main stem.

3. Adverb

Definition: In a manner characteristic of a stem.

Example Sentence:

The plant grew vertically and stemlike, reaching for the sunlight.