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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

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 Alexander Maclaren

The same unravellable knot as to the co-operation of the divine and the creatural is found in the natural world, as in the experiences of the Christian soul.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John by Alexander Maclaren

So long as our hope and anticipations creep along the low levels of earth, and are concerned with external and creatural good, their language can never rise beyond, 'To-morrow may be as this day.'

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Alexander Maclaren

We cannot transcend the creatural position, we are ever dependent.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Alexander Maclaren

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