vicarious
Pronunciation: /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/
The English word “vicarious” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Delegated.
- Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.
- On behalf of others.
Etymology
From Latin vicārius (“vicarious, substituted”) + English -ous. First attested in the 17th century. Doublet of vicar.
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