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Matchlike vs Patchlike - What's the difference?

matchlike | patchlike |

As adjectives the difference between matchlike and patchlike

is that matchlike is resembling or characteristic of a match (stick for igniting a fire) while patchlike is resembling a patch or patchwork.

matchlike

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of a match (stick for igniting a fire).
  • Resembling or characteristic of a match (sporting contest).

    • patchlike

    English

    Alternative forms

    *patch-like

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling a patch or patchwork
    • The fish has patchlike coloration.