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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

jerklike en · ADJ

Etymology

From jerk + -like.

Meanings

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement).
    • Tics are brief, repetitive, semi-voluntary, jerklike movements. 2009, Robert E. Hales, Narriman C. Shahrokh, Dan G. Blazer, Study Guide to Geriatric Psychiatry, page 134:

Forms

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more jerklike Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most jerklike Degree=Sup lexicographic

Synonyms

jerky