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creatural

American  
[kree-cher-uhl] / ˈkri tʃər əl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a creature.


Etymology

Origin of creatural

First recorded in 1635–45; creature + -al 1


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In his new film, “Prometheus,” Mr. Scott, returning to science fiction after a 30-year post-“Blade Runner” absence, entwines the visceral, creatural dread of “Alien” with some of the quasi-mythic grandiosity of “Chariots.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2012

That is the type of the highest creatural being, which stands closest to God.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Alexander Maclaren

But the supernatural graces are indebitae also positively, i.e. positing the creation, because they transcend every creatural claim and power.

From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Arthur Preuss

And the certain transiency of all creatural objects is a good reason for not fastening ourselves to them, lest we should share their fate.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII by Alexander Maclaren

It withers the creatural, and it speaks the undying word.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Alexander Maclaren

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