Consumptive (adjective)

1. Relating to or characterized by consumption, especially excessive consumption.
2. Relating to or caused by a medical condition in which the body gradually wastes away, such as tuberculosis.

Origin:

Derived from the verb 'consume'.

Examples:

1. The consumptive economy is characterized by its focus on constant consumption and acquisition.
2. He was diagnosed with a consumptive illness and had to undergo treatment.
3. Her consumptive habits have left her in debt and struggling to make ends meet.
4. The country's consumptive culture is causing significant harm to the environment.
5. The consumptive use of resources is unsustainable and will eventually lead to depletion.