chainlike

Resembling connected loops

Resembling a chain in form or structure—connected in a linear sequence of links or segments: The molecule has a chainlike arrangement of carbon atoms.

Often describes things that share a chain's elongated, linked quality: chainlike mountain ranges, chainlike patterns of thought.

structure

linked

Fastened to another

linear · lattice · mesh · network · interlinking · braided · woven · segmented · articulated · jointed

strength

tensile

Capable of elongation

sturdy · tough · flexible · load-bearing · interlocking · reinforced · unbreakable · secure · fastened · anchored

bond

covalent

Sharing electrons between atoms

polymer · chemical · atomic · valence · electrons · synthesis · polymerization · bonding · compound · organic

repetitive

pattern

Recurring arrangement or template

loop · recurrence · serial · succession · rhythmic · uniform · repeating · modular · periodic · alternating

Opposites
structural form

chainlikescattered

Spread irregularly about

formless · unlinked · disconnected · unconnected · unformed

spatial organization

chainlikescattered

Spread irregularly about

dispersed · random · clustered · clumped · heaped

Family

like, chain, chains, chained, unchain, unchained, chaining, chainless, rechained

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G