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Predatory vs Precatory - What's the difference?

predatory | precatory |

As adjectives the difference between predatory and precatory

is that predatory is of, or relating to a predator while precatory is expressing a wish.

predatory

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to a predator.
  • Living by preying on other living animals.
  • (figuratively) Exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

    • Related terms

    * predaceous, predacious * predator

    Derived terms

    * predatory pricing

    Anagrams

    *

    References

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    precatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expressing a wish.
  • * 1827 , , The Journal of Sir Walter Scott , "December 1827":
    • December 8. . . . A precatory letter from Gillies. I must do Molière for him, I suppose; but it is wonderful that knowing the situation I am in, the poor fellow presses so hard.
  • (legal) Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.
    • precatory words in a will

    Synonyms

    * precative * (legal) aspirational

    Related terms

    * precation

    See also

    * should