Dictionary Check: parasitic

"parasitic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

relating to or caused by parasites

Example: "parasitic infection"
Synonyms:
adjective

of or pertaining to epenthesis

Synonyms:
adjective

of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another

Example: "a wealthy class parasitic upon the labor of the masses"

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