homicidal

English

Etymology

homicide + -al

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -aɪdəl

Adjective

homicidal (comparative more homicidal, superlative most homicidal)

  1. of or pertaining to homicide
    • 2012, David W. Phillipson, Foundations of an African Civilisation. Aksum & the northern Horn, 1000 BC–AD 1300, Woodbridge, Suffolk: James Currey, page 9:
      An apparent deterioration in productivity during the twentieth century [in the northern Horn] has undoubtedly been linked with the enormous increase in human population brought about by a combination of improved medical facilities and the discouragement of homicidal activities.

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