parasitic
US /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
・UK /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
B2
adjective
- Living on larger plant/animal and dependent on it
- Living as a parasite; of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites.
- (of an electrical quantity) existing unintentionally and dissipating energy.
- (of computer code) that harms a system's performance
- Exploiting or preying on others; living off another person or entity.