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parasitical

UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/

Translations

parasiticaladjective
more parasitical
Comp.
most parasitical
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
US
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkəl/
The parasitical relationship between the two species was detrimental to the host.
Паразитический взаимоотношение между двумя видами было вредным для хозяина.
Additional translations
паразитарный
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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