creatural

[ kree-cher-uhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a creature.

Word History and Origins

Origin of creatural¹

First recorded in 1635–45; creature + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In his new film, “Prometheus,” Mr. Scott, returning to science fiction after a 30-year post-“Blade Runner” absence, entwines the visceral, creatural dread of “Alien” with some of the quasi-mythic grandiosity of “Chariots.”

From New York Times

Creatural limitations prevent it, and man’s sin prevents it.

From Project Gutenberg

To him the eternal order of the universe was unveiled—the great white throne, a snowy Alp in the centre; between the throne and the creatures, the Lamb, through Whom blessing and life passed outwards to them, and their incense and praise passed inwards to the throne; and all around the “living creatures,” types of the aggregate of creatural life, the “elders,” representatives of the Church redeemed from among men, and myriads of the firstborn of heaven.

From Project Gutenberg

The word "organic" came to mind; yes, as one looked at her one sensed a unity of being, a creatural whole compared to which those other girls appeared as artificial composites.

From Project Gutenberg

The influence of the First Cause is universal, that is to say, it produces all creatural acts without exception,—necessary and free, good and bad,—because no secondary cause has power to act unless it is set in motion by the motor primus.

From Project Gutenberg

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