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parasitical

UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/

Translations

parasiticaladjective
more parasitical
Comp.
most parasitical
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
parasitaireSens biologique et figuré le plus courant.
The parasitical plant drew nutrients from the host tree, weakening it over time.
La plante parasitaire tirait des nutriments de l’arbre hôte, l’affaiblissant au fil du temps.
Additional translations
parasiteEmploi adjectival possible, surtout en contexte biologique.
Synonyms
parasitic
bloodsucking
leeching
exploitative
dependent

Definitions

parasiticaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a parasite; living off another organism.
The parasitical plant drew nutrients from the host tree, weakening it over time.
Exploiting others without giving anything in return; freeloading.
His parasitical behavior at work, always taking credit for others' efforts, eventually led to his dismissal.
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