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steroidal

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈstɛɹɔɪdəl

Definitions

  1. Of, being, or derived from a steroid.
    not-comparable
  2. Characterized by rapid growth, especially growth that is unsustainable or out of line with economic fundamentals or expectations.
    broadly, not-comparable

Equivalents

Españolesteroideo
Françaisstéroïdien
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Češtinasteroidní

Examples

“Weaning China off steroidal industrial policies that feel⟳ good in the short run⟳ but are toxic in the long run⟳ is the key to sustained, high-quality growth and reconciliation of international disputes.”
“The JP Morgan tower is not a one-off, but merely the first of a whole new breed⟳ of steroidal supertalls.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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