parasite — an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəsaɪt/
Korean meaning: 기생충, 기생생물
Korean pronunciation: 패-러-사이트 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My roommate is such a parasite - he eats my food, uses my Netflix, but never contributes anything!
- The doctor found several parasites in the patient's blood sample.
- That guy is like a parasite at parties - he shows up empty-handed but leaves with leftovers.
parasite
NOUN//ˈpærəsaɪt//
an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
Living off another organism harmfully
The parasite will bite back and fight!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'parasitos' meaning 'one who eats at another's table,' combining 'para' (beside) and 'sitos' (food/grain). The term originally referred to a person who ate at someone else's table in exchange for entertainment or flattery.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is such a parasite - he eats my food, uses my Netflix, but never contributes anything!”
“The doctor found several parasites in the patient's blood sample.”
“That guy is like a parasite at parties - he shows up empty-handed but leaves with leftovers.”
“Regular deworming helps prevent parasite infections in pets.”
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