predatory
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Adjective — Living by hunting and killing other animals for food.
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Etymology
From Latin praedatorius, formed the same way as predator plus -y.
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What does “predatory” mean?
The word “predatory” means living by hunting and killing other animals for food. In plain terms, acting like a predator — either an animal that hunts prey, or a person or business that takes ruthless advantage of vulnerable people.
How do you pronounce “predatory”?
“Predatory” is pronounced PREH-duht-ree (/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “predatory” in a sentence?
Here is “predatory” used in a sentence: “Sharks are predatory fish found in every ocean.”
What part of speech is “predatory”?
“Predatory” is an adjective.
Where does the word “predatory” come from?
The word “predatory” comes from Latin. From Latin praedatorius, formed the same way as predator plus -y.
Is “predatory” a common word?
“Predatory” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “predatory” have?
“Predatory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: living by hunting and killing other animals for food.