recreational
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3.9
- adjective
- /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənl/
- Here in Cali, recreational gardening is a popular activity.
- recreational activities
- recreational facilities
- recreational fishing
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Watch on YouTubeWhat proportion do you think as recreational use plays some role?
- What proportion do you think as recreational use plays some role?
- So this has turned into more of a recreational light alcoholic beverage for me.
- Yeah, we're one of a very small number of species that have recreational sex, right?
- Just on Sunday, we saw the first recreational or adult use sales in in Michigan begin.
- If you're drinking so you can get through something, that's a sign that it's serving a purpose other than being a recreational drug.
- We have a major, major problem where a large portion of the country really likes recreational cruelty.
- But I think we can we can address the the reasons why they might become addicted and that that recreational use will not become addiction.
- We took a like an RV, which is like a recreational vehicle.
- And we advertised for only recreational lifters and runners because so we didn't want a training effect.
- So that means athletic performance, recreational exercise, weightlifting, running, swimming, yoga, skills and skill learning.
Examples
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We're not sure what all the risk factors are, but we do know recreational steroid use is particularly risky for adolescents.
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We use some networks more for the recreational than the professional.
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Mixed land use development means placing residential, commercial, and recreational uses in close proximity to one another.
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Sports spending not only includes spectator sports but also recreational sports and sports gambling.
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To the west are occasional ranches and wineries; to the east, recreational activities around Clear Lake.
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The total sample consisted of 550 recreational players who lived in the Intermountain region of the United States.
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Many people enjoy recreational activities like hiking and swimming during the summer.
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She joined a club that offers recreational sports for adults in the community.
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The city has built several parks that cater to recreational activities such as biking and picnicking.
Synonyms
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8.2
Relating to activities done for fun, like sports or classes
Antonyms
Compounds
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3.4
A large vehicle with living space that people use for travel and camping
- Specialized
Medical care that treats injuries and health problems from sports or outdoor activities
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Morphology
recreational = recreation (opaque) = re + create + ion + al
For learners who know the noun 'recreation', the adjective 'recreational' is a straightforward meaning 'relating to recreation'.
Etymology
Recreational comes from Latin parts re- 'again' and creare 'create', the same root as create, so it originally meant 'make again' or 'refresh'. That's why recreational describes activities you do for enjoyment to relax and feel fresh again.