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Etymology

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From matter +‎ -like.

Adjective

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matterlike (comparative more matterlike, superlative most matterlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of matter.
    • 2004, Joseph Heller, William A Henkin, Bodywise: an introduction to Hellerwork for regaining flexibility and well-being:
      Gravity does not move through matter in waves, nor is it composed of tiny specks of matterlike photons.