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parasitic

UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

Translations

parasiticadjective
more parasitic
Comp.
most parasitic
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
Parasitic infections can be difficult to treat.
Паразитарные инфекции могут быть трудными для лечения.
The parasitic plant relies on its host for nutrients.
Паразитическое растение зависит от своего хозяина для получения питательных веществ.
Synonyms
dependent
living off
bloodsucking
leeching
exploitative

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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