Parasitic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Parasitic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
More Meanings
- Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
- Exploiting another for personal gain.
- (law) Of emotional damages: accompanying a physical or pecuniary injury.
- (electronics) A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.
Example Sentences
While some companies seem largely indifferent to gold farming, others see gold farmers as unfairly extracting value from property that they do not own. Gold farming is often described as a parasitic business practice that undermines the stability of virtual economics.
Word Forms
- parasitical
- parasitics
Synonyms for parasitic
Depending on context, synonyms include dependent, parasitical, bloodsucking, leechlike.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leechlike, bloodsucking, dependent, fungi, parasitism, fungus.
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