VICARIOUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word vicarious. (close relations)
Definition of VICARIOUS
vicariously
Best Alternatives
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| derivative | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx • a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound • a financial instrument whose value is based on another security • (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word adjective satellite • resulting from or employing derivation | ||||||||
| indirect | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination • descended from a common ancestor but through different lines • extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action adjective satellite • having intervening factors or persons or influences • not as a direct effect or consequence | ||||||||
| secondary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate noun • the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen • coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil adjective satellite • inferior in rank or status • depending on or incidental to what is original or primary • not of major importance • belonging to a lower class or rank | ||||||||
| substitute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||||
| surrogate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another person • a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others adjective satellite • providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties | ||||||||
