keylike
ˈkiˌlaɪk
Definition

Definition of keylike - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
shapeRarehaving a shape similar to a keyRare
  • The sculpture had a keylike design.
2.
symbolicRaresymbolically important or crucialRare
  • Her role in the project was keylike.
crucial essential pivotal
3.
functionalityRareserving a function similar to a keyRare
  • The password is keylike in accessing the system.
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act as a crucial element
Her advice was keylike in solving the problem.

Origin of keylike

English, key (device) + like (similar to)

Examples of keylike in a sentence

  • Architects designed the building with keylike features.
  • His influence on the team was keylike.
  • The decision had a keylike impact on the outcome.
  • The card has a keylike role in unlocking the door.
  • Her smile was keylike, opening hearts effortlessly.

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  1. French:cléiforme, crucial, ...
  2. German:schlüsselförmig, schlüsselhaft, ...
  3. Italian:a forma di chiave, cruciale, ...
  4. Spanish:similar a una llave, clave, ...
  5. Portuguese:semelhante a uma chave, crucial, ...
  6. Chinese:钥匙形的, 关键的, ...
  7. Japanese:鍵のような, 鍵のように重要な, ...
  8. Arabic:شَبِيه بِالْمِفْتَاح, مِفْتَاحِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דָּמוּי מַפְתֵּחַ, מַפְתֵּחִי, ...
  10. Russian:ключевидный, ключевой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ключоподібний, вирішальний, ...
  12. Hindi:चाबी जैसा, प्रमुख, ...
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