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PUGILISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to pugilism or pugilists

Example:

a pugilistic career

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

pugilism (fighting with the fists)

pugilist (someone who fights with his fists for sport)

Derivation:

pugilism (fighting with the fists)

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