talelike
Talelike is an adjective that describes qualities that resemble or indicate talent. It denotes an impression of ability or potential rather than a finished, fully developed skill. In usage, talelike often appears in evaluative or descriptive contexts to acknowledge that someone or something demonstrates aptitude that could develop into full proficiency with practice or training.
Etymology and usage notes: talelike is a compound formed from talent and the suffix -like, meaning “resembling
Applications: Talelike can apply to people, performances, or works that display notable aptitude. For example, a
Limitations and nuance: Because talelike focuses on potential or resemblance rather than proven skill, it can
See also: talent, talented, gifted, aptitude, potential, promising.