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- [steer-oid, ster-]
- /ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [steer-oid, ster-]
- /ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/
Definitions of steroidal word
- noun steroidal any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action. 1
- noun steroidal anabolic steroid. 1
- adjective steroidal Also, steroidal [sti-roid-l, ste-] /stɪˈrɔɪd l, stɛ-/ (Show IPA). pertaining to or characteristic of a steroid. 1
- idioms steroidal on steroids, Slang. much larger, stronger, or more extreme than is normal or expected: Yosemite is nature on steroids. He's so lovable, he's like Santa Claus on steroids. 1
- adjective steroidal relating to steroids 1
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Origin of steroidal
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; ster(ol) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Steroidal
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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steroidal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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