Gadarene
adjective (1)
Gad·a·rene
| \ ˈga-də-ˌrēn
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Definition of Gadarene
(Entry 1 of 2)
: headlong, precipitate
a Gadarene rush to the cities
Gadarene
adjective (2)
Gad·a·rene
| \ ˈga-də-ˌrēn
, ˌga-də-ˈrēn \
, ˌga-də-ˈrēn \
Definition of Gadarene (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Gadara
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Synonyms & Antonyms for Gadarene
Synonyms: Adjective (1)
- cursory,
- drive-by,
- flying,
- hasty,
- headlong,
- helter-skelter,
- hurried,
- overhasty,
- pell-mell,
- precipitate,
- precipitous,
- rash,
- rushed
Antonyms: Adjective (1)
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“Gadarene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gadarene. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Gadarene was in 1614
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