Parasitic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Parasitic ( adjective )

1. Relating to or resembling a parasite.
2. Living off another organism.
3. Dependent on another organism for survival.

Origin:

From the greek word "parasitos" meaning "one who eats at another"s table".

Examples:

1. The parasitic plant was able to survive by stealing nutrients from the host plant.
2. The tiny parasitic insects were barely visible on the leaves of the tree.
3. Many species of fish have a parasitic phase in their life cycle.
4. The relationship between the two organisms was parasitic, with one species benefitting at the expense of the other.
5. The company's success was due to the parasitic behavior of its leaders, who had taken advantage of the hard work of their employees.

(As a noun)

Parasitic ( noun )

1. Relating to or resembling a parasite.
2. Living off another organism.
3. Dependent on another organism for survival.

Origin:

From the greek word "parasitos" meaning "one who eats at another"s table".

Examples:

1. The parasitic plant was able to survive by stealing nutrients from the host plant.
2. The tiny parasitic insects were barely visible on the leaves of the tree.
3. Many species of fish have a parasitic phase in their life cycle.
4. The relationship between the two organisms was parasitic, with one species benefitting at the expense of the other.
5. The company's success was due to the parasitic behavior of its leaders, who had taken advantage of the hard work of their employees.