"predative" meaning in English

See predative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more predative [comparative], most predative [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} predative (comparative more predative, superlative most predative)
  1. Of, or resembling a predator. Derived forms: predatively
    Sense id: en-predative-en-adj-NP3293O5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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