CREATURE


Meaning of CREATURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkrē-chər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin creatura, from Latin creatus, past participle of creare

Date: 14th century

1. : something created either animate or inanimate: as

a. : a lower animal ; especially : a farm animal

b. : a human being

c. : a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature

creature s of fantasy

2. : one that is the servile dependent or tool of another : instrument

• crea·tur·al ˈkrē-chə-rəl adjective

• crea·ture·hood ˈkrē-chər-ˌhu̇d noun

• crea·ture·li·ness -lē-nəs noun

• crea·ture·ly -lē adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.