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parasitic

adjective

par·​a·​sit·​ic ˌper-ə-ˈsi-tik How to pronounce parasitic (audio)
ˌpa-rə-
variants or less commonly parasitical
ˌper-ə-ˈsi-ti-kəl How to pronounce parasitic (audio)
ˌpa-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or being a parasite: such as
a(1)
: living on another organism in parasitism
Some caterpillars even sport white spots that resemble the eggs of the parasitic wasps that prey upon caterpillars … Mary Parker Sonis
a parasitic yeast/plant
Filariasis, caused by parasitic worms in the human lymphatic system and carried in mosquitoes, infects some eighty million people in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Wayne Biddle
(2)
: caused by or resulting from the effects of parasites
a parasitic disease/infection
(3)
of a bird : laying eggs in the nest of another bird
The cowbird and the cuckoo are parasitic birds.
b
: exploiting the hospitality of others : depending on another or others for existence or support without making a useful or adequate return
… manipulated and glorified by self-serving, parasitic northern bureaucrats. Edward Friedman
2
phonetics : of, relating to, or constituting a speech sound that is interposed between two other sounds usually as a by-product of transition from one place of articulation to another
The \ə\ in \ˈeləm\ for elm or in \ˈathəˌlēt\ for athlete, the \t\ in \fents\ for fence, and the \b\ and b in \ˈnimbəl\ nimble from Middle English nimel are parasitic.
parasitically
ˌper-ə-ˈsi-ti-kəl How to pronounce parasitic (audio)
ˌpa-rə-
adverb
During sexually quiescent phase, lampreys live simply, communally or parasitically upon other fish. Earl W. Count
… those who live parasitically on the political system … John Derbyshire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Doctors prescribed the man the anti-parasitic ivermectin, and the rash and diarrhea improved. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2022 The anti-parasitic drug ivermectin was ineffective in reducing the risk of hospitalization for COVID-19, a large study found, echoing the findings of previous studies on the medication. Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022 Some social media users have latched onto a recent Australian news segment error to falsely claim Queen Elizabeth II is taking the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 Two bulls in beef cattle herds in Summit County have tested positive for a parasitic disease that can cause problems for cattle, the Utah state veterinarian’s office reported. Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022 Officials in Florida are again battling a highly invasive, extraordinarily destructive giant snail species that also happens to be capable of spreading parasitic worms that invade human brains. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 6 July 2022 The wealthy, privileged elite of Jerusalem in the 7th century BCE were plagued by poor sanitary conditions and resulting parasitic intestinal diseases, according to a paper published earlier this year in the International Journal of Paleopathology. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 May 2022 The Chesapeake Bay oysters were beset by two highly lethal parasitic diseases, in addition to other problems. Janet Mcconnaughey, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2021 Echoing the guidance of many health and medical authorities, Edward’s attorneys said in legal filings that ivermectin, a drug normally used to treat parasitic diseases, is of no help to COVID patients and could even be harmful. John Keilman, chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of parasitic was in 1630

Phrases Containing parasitic

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