unix-like
unix-like is the rare spelling of Unix-like.
Adjective capitalized: Unix-like
Unix-like (comparative more Unix-like, superlative most Unix-like)
- Behaving similarly to Unix. Often used to describe systems which do not qualify for use of the Unix trademark.
- NetBSD provides its users with a free Unix-like system.
- Having design principles consistent with those of Unix.
- This program is much more Unix-like: it operates on standard I/O instead of prompting the user for filenames.
Synonyms of unix-like
Forms of unix-like
| comparative | more unix-like |
|---|---|
| superlative | most unix-like |
| comparative | more Unix-like |
| superlative | most Unix-like |
| alternative form | unix-like |
| alternative form | Unixlike |
Origin of unix-like
From Unix + -like.
Questions about unix-like
- What does unix-like mean?
- Unix-like means behaving similarly to Unix. Often used to describe systems which do not qualify for use of the Unix trademark.
- What is unix-like the rare spelling of?
- Unix-like is the rare spelling of Unix-like.
- What part of speech is unix-like?
- Unix-like is an adjective.
Words near unix-like in the dictionary
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