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parasitic

UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

Translations

parasiticadjective
more parasitic
Comp.
most parasitic
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
parasitiqueEmploi courant en biologie et au sens général.
The parasitic plant drew nutrients from the host tree, weakening it over time.
La plante parasitique a puisé des nutriments dans l'arbre hôte, l'affaiblissant avec le temps.
parasitaireEmploi fréquent pour une personne ou un comportement qui vit aux dépens d'autrui, ainsi qu'en contexte technique.
His parasitic behavior was evident as he constantly borrowed money without any intention of repaying it.
Son comportement parasitaire était évident, car il empruntait constamment de l'argent sans aucune intention de le rembourser.
Additional translations
parasiteEmploi technique courant en sciences et en électronique.
Synonyms
living off
bloodsucking
dependent
exploitative
leeching

Definitions

parasiticadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a parasite; living at the expense of another organism.
The parasitic plant drew nutrients from the host tree, weakening it over time.
Habitually relying on or exploiting others for support or advantage.
His parasitic behavior was evident as he constantly borrowed money without any intention of repaying it.
In engineering and electronics, denoting an unwanted or incidental characteristic, component, or effect that degrades the performance of a system.
Parasitic capacitance limited the amplifier's high-frequency response.
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