What does recreational mean?
Definitions for recreational
recre·ation·al
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Princeton's WordNet
recreationaladjective
of or relating to recreation
"a recreational area with a pool and ball fields"
amateur, recreational, unpaidadjective
engaged in as a pastime
"an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
Wiktionary
recreationaladjective
Used for recreation, for fun or pleasure.
Wikipedia
recreational
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".
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recreational
Recreational refers to anything related to activities or hobbies done for enjoyment, relaxation, or amusement during leisure time. This could include a wide range of activities such as sports, games, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and more. Such activities are often done voluntarily for pleasure and may also help in improving one's well-being or health.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of recreational in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of recreational in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of recreational in a Sentence
I'm asking for the same treatment for recreational marijuana use that we would ask for other recreational substances that are legal yet potentially harmful to kids.
Time has come for Alassio Italy to rediscover the versatility of this plant, including its medical and, why not, recreational use.
Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne:
The position of the French state is clear. We are against legalizing cannabis for recreational use. There is an ongoing discussion about a medical use.
We don't sell any recreational marijuana. We don't sell any medical marijuana. This is a place for cardholders to come and share their own cannabis.
Cannabis is classified as an illegal drug in Australia for recreational use and we have no plans to change that.
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