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vicarial

vi·car·i·al
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vahy-kair-ee-uh l, vi-]
    • /vaɪˈkɛər i əl, vɪ-/
    • /vaɪˈk.eə.rɪəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahy-kair-ee-uh l, vi-]
    • /vaɪˈkɛər i əl, vɪ-/

Definitions of vicarial word

  • adjective vicarial of or relating to a vicar. 1
  • adjective vicarial acting as or holding the office of a vicar. 1
  • adjective vicarial delegated or vicarious: vicarial powers. 1
  • adjective vicarial of or relating to a vicar, vicars, or a vicariate 0
  • adjective vicarial holding the office of a vicar 0
  • adjective vicarial vicarious: used esp of certain ecclesiastical powers 0

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Origin of vicarial

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin vicāri(us) vicar + -al1

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Parts of speech for Vicarial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vicarial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for vicarial

adj vicarial

  • dummiest — a representation or copy of something, as for displaying to indicate appearance: a display of lipstick dummies made of colored plastic.

adjective vicarial

  • backup — Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary.

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