Clues for the word "VICARIOUS"

We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Everyman crossword on July 19, 2015.

Definition of vicarious

prep. - Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.
prep. - Acting of suffering for another; as, a vicarious agent or officer.
prep. - Performed of suffered in the place of another; substituted; as, a vicarious sacrifice; vicarious punishment.
prep. - Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage replacing menstruation.