Gadarene

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adjective (1)

Gad·​a·​rene ˈga-də-ˌrēn 

: headlong, precipitate

a Gadarene rush to the cities

Gadarene

2 of 2

adjective (2)

Gad·​a·​rene ˈga-də-ˌrēn 

ˌga-də-ˈrēn

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Gadara

Gadarene noun

plural Gadarenes

Synonyms

Adjective (1)

• hurried
• rushed
• flying
• makeshift
• headlong
• rash
• impulsive
• cursory
• sudden
• precipitate
• reckless
• drive-by
• precipitous
• hasty

Examples of Gadarene in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

what began as the defection of a handful of employees soon became a gadarene exodus that threatened to leave the advertising agency understaffed

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

from the demon-possessed Gadarene swine in Matthew 8:28 that rushed into the sea

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1895, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Gadarene

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

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