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predatory

/ˈpɹɛdət(ə)ɹi/ adjective

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Latin root: praedātōrius Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about predatory at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

Origin

Borrowed from Latin praedātōrius, equivalent to predator + -y.

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