Canadian French Meaning of vicarious
vicariant
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Definitions and Meaning of vicarious in English
vicarious (s)
experienced at secondhand
occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function
suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another
vicarious (prep.)
Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.
Acting of suffering for another; as, a vicarious agent or officer.
Performed of suffered in the place of another; substituted; as, a vicarious sacrifice; vicarious punishment.
Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage replacing menstruation.
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vicariant
experienced at secondhand, occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function, suffered or done by one person as a su
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vicariate => Vicariat, vicarian => vicariant, vicarial => vicaire, vicar-general => Vicaire général, vicarage => Presbytère,