predatory
Of, or relating to a predatorOf, or relating to a predator.
» Dogs are predatory by nature.
Meaning
3 sensesOf, or relating to a predator.
Living by preying on other living animals.
räuberisch
хи́щническийxíščničeskij, хи́щныйxíščnyj
хижа́цькийxyžácʹkyj, хи́жийxýžyj
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
(figuratively)Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
predatory lending
predatory inclusion
хи́щныйxíščnyj, хи́щническийxíščničeskij
хижийxyžyj, хижа́цькийxyžácʹkyj
living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
Examples
13 sentencesDogs are predatory by nature.
A falcon is a predatory bird.
ruСокол - хищная птица.
The pike is a predatory fish.
ruЩука - хищная рыба.
deDer Hecht ist ein Raubfisch.
Minors deserve protection from predatory behaviors.
The websites of some predatory publishers look credible.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
Borrowed from Latin praedātōrius, equivalent to predator + -y.Borrowed from Latin praedātōrius, equivalent to predator + -y.
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Forms
more predatory, most predatory| Comparative | more predatory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most predatory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonyms- living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey:rapaciousraptorialraveningvulturinevulturous
- characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding:maraudingraiding
- living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain:predaceouspredacious
Word family
20 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form