Teratological

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to teratology. not-comparable
"In Jack London's urban gothic, the city's teratological economy comes to light in grotesque animal allegories."
2
Of or relating to teratology. not-comparable
"In Jack London's urban gothic, the city's teratological economy comes to light in grotesque animal allegories."
3
Of abnormal growth or structure of a fetus or embryo. not-comparable
4
Of abnormal growth or structure of a fetus or embryo. not-comparable

Synonyms

teratologic teratologic

Example

"In Jack London's urban gothic, the city's teratological economy comes to light in grotesque animal allegories."

Etymology

From teratology + -ical.

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