parasitic

US /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

UK /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

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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.