SANTlike
SANTlike is an adjective used in some specialized academic and speculative discussions to denote phenomena, models, or artifacts that closely resemble a canonical SANT framework in their structure, behavior, or function. It signals approximate, not exact, similarity to SANT, allowing researchers to discuss likeness while leaving room for differences. The term is most common in literature where SANT serves as a reference model for complex systems, networks, or data patterns, including theoretical modeling, systems analysis, and comparative studies.
Origin and scope: SANTlike has no single formal definition across disciplines. It has arisen in scattered writings
Features and evaluation: Instances labeled SANTlike commonly exhibit several approximate properties: a modular or hierarchical organization
Limitations and reception: As an informal descriptor, SANTlike can be ambiguous or misused to overstate conformity.
See also: SANT model, pattern similarity, model fitting, analogy.