Predaceous

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛdəʃəs/

Definitions of predaceous

adjective relating to or characteristic of a predator; predatory

Example Sentences

A1 The predaceous fish quickly caught its prey.

A2 The predaceous bird swooped down to snatch the insect.

B1 The predaceous wolf pack hunted in a coordinated effort.

B2 The predaceous shark patrolled the waters, looking for its next meal.

C1 The predaceous lioness led her pride on a successful hunt.

C2 The predaceous hunter patiently stalked its target through the dense forest.

Examples of predaceous in a Sentence

formal The predaceous nature of the lion is well-documented in scientific literature.

informal That bird is quite predaceous, always hunting for insects in the garden.

slang Watch out for those predaceous mosquitoes, they're out for blood!

figurative The corporation was described as predaceous, preying on smaller businesses to expand its own profits.

Grammatical Forms of predaceous

• past tense: predaced
• plural: predaceous
• comparative: more predaceous
• superlative: most predaceous
• present tense: predaceous
• future tense: will be predaceous
• perfect tense: has been predaceous
• continuous tense: is being predaceous
• singular: predaceous
• positive degree: predaceous
• infinitive: to be predaceous
• gerund: predacing
• participle: predacing

Origin and Evolution of predaceous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'predaceous' originated from the Latin word 'praedator' meaning plunderer or robber.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone who preys on others for food or resources, the term 'predaceous' has evolved to also encompass behaviors or actions that are aggressive, predatory, or exploitative in nature.