adj, noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
2. 2
   Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
3. 3
   Exploiting another for personal gain.
4. 4
   Of emotional damages: accompanying a physical or pecuniary injury.

Adjective

1. 1
   of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another wordnet
2. 2
   of or pertaining to epenthesis wordnet
3. 3
   relating to or caused by parasites wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abjectaccompanyingaccordantagreeingall-devouringall-engulfing

Antonyms

All antonyms

imparasitic

Example

More examples

"Scientists discover genomic exchange between a vampire-like parasitic plant and its host."

Etymology

From parasite + -ic.

Related phrases

brood-parasiticparasitic dragparasitic elementparasitic gapself-parasitic

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