ALTRICIAL Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word altricial. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ALTRICIAL
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| dependent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed • (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence noun • a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) adjective satellite • contingent on something else • held from above and hanging down • being under the power or sovereignty of another or others • addicted to a drug | ||||||||
| helpless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking in or deprived of strength or power • unable to function; without help • unable to manage independently | ||||||||
| needy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • needy people collectively adjective satellite • poor enough to need help from others • demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree | ||||||||
| reliant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • relying on another for support | ||||||||
| vulnerable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • susceptible to attack adjective satellite • susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation • capable of being wounded or hurt | ||||||||
| nidicolous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching | ||||||||
