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vicarious

/v/aI/'k/(@)/r/i//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, <i>vicarious</i> power or authority.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. experienced at secondhand

    adj.all

    Examples
    Read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function

    adj.all

    Examples
    Vicarious menstruation.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another

    adj.all

    Examples
    Vicarious atonement.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

vicar of christvicar-generalvicaragevicarialvicarianvicariatevicariouslyvicarshipvicaryviccinium membranaceumviccinium myrtillusvice

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