vicarious

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Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /vɪˈkɛəri.əs/
  • (US) IPA (key): /vaɪˈkɛri.əs/ or /vəˈkɛri.əs/
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Adjective[change]

Positive
vicarious

Comparative
none

Superlative
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  1. If something is vicarious, it gives someone an experience through imagination without them actually doing a task.