Chordlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).
  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of a chord (musical notes played simultaneously).

    "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..."

Example

More examples

"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..."

Etymology

From chord + -like.

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