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Parasitical

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a parasite; parasitic..

Example Sentences

The parasitical plants render the forests impassable in many places
Unconventional, circulating, parasitical, the rogue state that is the essence of American empire enters the political bloodstream of world terrorism . . .

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What does parasitical mean?

Parasitical means Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a parasite; parasitic..

What is a synonym for parasitical?

Common synonyms include dependent, bloodsucking, parasitic, leechlike.

What is the opposite of parasitical?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use parasitical in a sentence?

The parasitical plants render the forests impassable in many places

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