👉 The term "rootlike" refers to a mathematical object or function that is not directly comparable in value with its inputs. It can be defined as an object that behaves like a number, but has properties or attributes that are analogous to those of real numbers. For example: 1. The square root of 49 (which is the same as "root3" since it's a property of real numbers) 2. The cube root of -8 (which is also equal to "root3