predatory

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin praedatorius.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈpredətəri/

Adjective [edit]

predatory (comparative more predatory, superlative most predatory)

  1. Of, or relating to a predator.
  2. Living by preying on other living animals.
  3. (figuratively) Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

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Translations [edit]

relating to predators

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References [edit]

  • “predatory” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).
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