vicariousness

vi·car·i·ous

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Definitions of vicariousness word

adjective vicariousness performed, exercised, received, or suffered in place of another: vicarious punishment. 1
adjective vicariousness taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute. 1
adjective vicariousness felt or enjoyed through imagined participation in the experience of others: a vicarious thrill. 1
adjective vicariousness Physiology. noting or pertaining to a situation in which one organ performs part of the functions normally performed by another. 1
noun vicariousness The quality of being vicarious. 0

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < Latin vicārius substituting, equivalent to vic(is) (genitive) interchange, alternation (see vice3), + -ārius -ary; see -ous

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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