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Etymology

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From chord +‎ -like.

Adjective

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chordlike (comparative more chordlike, superlative most chordlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a chord (musical notes played simultaneously).
    • 1992, Arthur Naiman, The Macintosh bible:
      If you never hear the chordlike tone: • Check that your Mac is plugged in securely at both ends and that the outlet or power strip is also on...