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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

Not merely creatural imperfection, but hostile adulteration, marks them all.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII by Maclaren, Alexander

As the former clause proclaimed the powerlessness of Time, so this proclaims the powerlessness of that other great mystery of creatural life which we call Space, Height or depth, it matters not.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) by Maclaren, Alexander

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

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Maclaren, Alexander

Enough that he is told that his desire is beyond the possibilities of creatural life.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Maclaren, Alexander

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