Carnificial

/ˌkɑrnɪˈfɪʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an executioner or butcher; involving slaughter or killing.

Etymology

Derived from 'carnifex' plus '-ial' (relating to), creating an adjective form. This is an extremely rare scholarly term found primarily in historical or philosophical texts.

Kelly Says

Carnificial is so obscure that it barely exists in modern English, but it shows how Latin-based adjective-making could theoretically create words for nearly any concept—most just never became common enough to survive.

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