ve·nat·ic \və̇ˈnad.ik, vēˈ-\adjective alsove·nat·i·cal\-d.ə̇kəl\ Etymology:venatic from Latin venaticus, from venatus (past participle of venari to hunt) + -icus -ic; venatical from Latin venaticus + English -al — more at venison 1.: of, relating to, or used in hunting < venatic sport > < venatic equipment > 2.: fond of or living by hunting < the venatic tribes of ancient Europe > • ve·nat·i·cal·ly\-k(ə)lē\adverb