parasitic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective relating to or caused by parasites
  2. adjective of or pertaining to epenthesis
  3. adjective of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another

Etymology

From parasite + -ic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

parasitical

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