adj.
Pronunciation: ' pre-d ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē
Function: adjective
Date: 1589
1 a : of, relating to, or practicing plunder, pillage, or rapine b : inclined or intended to injure or exploit others for personal gain or profit < predatory pricing practices>
2 : living by predation : PREDACEOUS also : adapted to predation