steroidal

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steroidal

  • /ˈstɛɹɔɪdəl/

Rhymes with -ɔɪdəl

adjective

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

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adj relating to steroids

Españolesteroideo
Françaisstéroïdien

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"steroidal." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/steroidal. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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steroidal. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/steroidal

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@misc{steroidal_2026,
  title = {steroidal},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/steroidal},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}