What does consumption mean?
Consumption means The act of eating, drinking or using..
Consumption
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of eating, drinking or using..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of eating, drinking or using.
- The amount consumed.
- The act of consuming or destroying.
- (pathology) The wasting away of the human body through disease.
- (pathology, dated) Pulmonary tuberculosis and other diseases that cause wasting away, lung infection, etc.
- (euphemistic, dated) Alcoholism as it precipitates a person's death (especially of natural causes).
Example Sentences
The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England.
A Guardia Civil spokesperson said that ayahuasca, San Pedro, toad poison, wild rue and mimosa pudica were prohibited substances in Spain, adding that their consumption was not authorised because, while they were natural substances, they could be highly dangerous to human health.
gross national consumption
The fire's consumption of the forest caused ecological changes.
Driving methods have a direct bearing on fuel consumption with every type of motive power.
And then as to your ſcurvys, and gouts, rheumatiſms, conſumptions, coughs and catarrhs, tar-vvater and turpentine vvill make you as ſound as a roach.
Synonyms for consumption
Antonyms for consumption
Related Words
Word Forms
- consumptions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for consumption?
Common synonyms include use, expenditure, uptake, intake.
What is the opposite of consumption?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use consumption in a sentence?
The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England.
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