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vicarious
01
living through the experiences of others through observation, empathy, or imagination as if they were one's own
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Watching a thrilling movie can provide a vicarious sense of adventure without leaving the comfort of your seat.
02
occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function
03
related to actions or experiences that are done on behalf of someone else or for their benefit
Examples
The manager took a vicarious responsibility for the team's success, guiding them to victory.
Lexical Tree
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