parasitic
Translation
parasitic
Examples
The plant is suffering from a parasitic infection.
The plant is suffering from a parasitic infection.
He has a parasitic relationship with his friends.
He has a parasitic relationship with his friends.
Grammar Patterns
((parasitic)) + noun A parasitic fungus is killing the trees.
((to be)) parasitic The relationship was parasitic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exploitative, freeloading; Antonyms: symbiotic, mutualistic.
Etymology
From "parasite" + the adjectival suffix `-ic`.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of "parasite". If something acts *like* a parasite, it is *parasitic*.