Associations to the word «Parasitical»

Wiktionary

PARASITICAL, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a parasite; parasitic

Dictionary definition

PARASITICAL, adjective. Relating to or caused by parasites; "parasitic infection".
PARASITICAL, adjective. Of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another; "a wealthy class parasitic upon the labor of the masses"; "parasitic vines that strangle the trees"; "bloodsucking blackmailer"; "his indolent leechlike existence".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.