Creaturely
/ˈkriː.tʃər.li/noun
Relating to a creature; having the qualities or limitations of a living being.
Did you know?The word ultimately traces back to Latin *creare*, “to make, produce,” a root tied to creation and making rather than anything demonic or occult.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
creare
“to make, produce, bring forth”
Late Latin
Late Latin
creatura
“a created thing; a living being”
Old French
Old French
creature
“a created being; a living creature”
Middle English
English
creatour / creature
“a created being, especially a living one”
16th Century
English
creaturely
“having the nature or qualities of a creature”
Modern English
English
creaturely
“relating to or characteristic of a creature”