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steroidal

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Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛɹɔɪdəl/

Definition of steroidal

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of, being, or derived from a steroid.
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of, being, or derived from a steroid.
  2. (broadly, not-comparable)Characterized by rapid growth, especially growth that is unsustainable or out of line with economic fundamentals or expectations.
    “Weaning China off steroidal industrial policies that feel good in the short run but are toxic in the long run is the key to sustained, high-quality growth and reconciliation of international disputes.”
    “The JP Morgan tower is not a one-off, but merely the first of a whole new breed of steroidal supertalls.”

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Hellenic *kʰolā́ Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ) Proto-Indo-European *ster-der. Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós) French cholestérine French cholestérolbor. English cholesterol English sterol Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-…

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Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Hellenic *kʰolā́ Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ) Proto-Indo-European *ster-der. Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós) French cholestérine French cholestérolbor. English cholesterol English sterol Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs) Latin -oīdēslbor. English -oid English steroid Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English steroidal From steroid + -al.

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