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Meaning of steroidal | Babel Free

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

Español esteroideo
Français stéroïdien

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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