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- [free liv-ing]
- /fri ˈlɪv ɪŋ/
- /friː ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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- [free liv-ing]
- /fri ˈlɪv ɪŋ/
Definitions of free-living word
- adjective free-living following a way of life in which one freely indulges the appetites, desires, etc. 1
- adjective free-living Biology. noting an organism that is neither parasitic, symbiotic, nor sessile. 1
- adjective free-living given to ready indulgence of the appetites 0
- adjective free-living (of animals and plants) not parasitic; existing independently 0
- adjective free-living indulging freely in eating, drinking, and similar pleasures 0
- adjective free-living living independently of any other organism: not parasitic or symbiotic 0
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Origin of free-living
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
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Parts of speech for Free-living
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
free-living popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for free-living
noun free-living
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- profligacy — shameless dissoluteness.
- dissolution — the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
Antonyms for free-living
noun free-living
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
- economy — thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
- unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
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