parasitic

English

/pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/, /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
  • Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
  • Exploiting another for personal gain.

Etymology

Suffix from English parasite.

Origin

English

parasite

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