# steroidal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈstɛɹɔɪdəl/ · frequency rank #67,076

## Definitions
1. Of, being, or derived from a steroid.
2. Characterized by rapid growth, especially growth that is unsustainable or out of line with economic fundamentals or expectations.

## Etymology
From steroid + -al.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/steroidal