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slavish

slav·ish [ sláyvish ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. servile: showing total unquestioning obedience or devotion
slavish loyalty to the cause

2. unoriginal: showing a complete lack of originality or independence of thought
a slavish copy


slav·ish·ly adverb
slav·ish·ness noun
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