Word
Vicarious
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
vi-car-i-ous
Definition
- prep. - Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy;
deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.
- prep. - Acting of suffering for another; as, a vicarious
agent or officer.
- prep. - Performed of suffered in the place of another;
substituted; as, a vicarious sacrifice; vicarious punishment.
- prep. - Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action
which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage
replacing menstruation.
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