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adj
That flows, especially in limited quantity, from the highly placed to others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Describing the theory that financial benefits given to the wealthy will somehow be passed down to the poor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: economics, sciences
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adj
Describing a model of product adoption that flows vertically from the upper classes to the lower classes within society.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: business, marketing
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