parasitic

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parasitic

(adjective)

Meaning

living by harming another organism

Example

"The parasitic plant grew on the tree, taking its nutrients."

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Word origin
From Greek parasitikos, meaning one who eats at another's table.
Related word forms
  • noun: parasite