# Unix-like

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Behaving similarly to Unix. Often used to describe systems which do not qualify for use of the Unix trademark.
2. Having design principles consistent with those of Unix.

## Etymology
From Unix + -like.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/unix-like
