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    vicarial
    /vʌɪˈkɛːrɪəl/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or serving as a vicar. archaic

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  3. The meaning of VICARIAL is vicarious.

  4. Vicarial definition: of or relating to a vicar. . See examples of VICARIAL used in a sentence.

  5. 3 meanings: 1. of or relating to a vicar, vicars, or a vicariate 2. holding the office of a vicar 3. vicarious: used esp of.... Click for more definitions.

  6. Define vicarial. vicarial synonyms, vicarial pronunciation, vicarial translation, English dictionary definition of vicarial. adj. 1. Of or relating to a vicar. 2. Acting as or having the position of a vicar. 3. Serving in the place of someone or something else. American Heritage®...

  7. There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective vicarial. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  8. Vicarial is an adjective that refers to something done or performed in the place of another, acting as a substitute or surrogate. It originates from the ecclesiastical term "vicar", which is a cleric acting as a deputy or substitute for a bishop or priest.

  9. Aug 20, 2024 · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘vicarial'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

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