parasitic — living in or on another organism and obtaining nutrients from it
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: living in or on another organism and obtaining nutrients from it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
Korean meaning: 기생하는, 남에게 의존하여 사는
Korean pronunciation: 패러**시**틱
Example Sentences
- My roommate has become quite parasitic - he never buys groceries but always eats mine!
- The parasitic plant wrapped around the oak tree, slowly draining its nutrients.
- She realized her friend's parasitic lifestyle was draining her energy and wallet.
parasitic
ADJECTIVE//ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk//
living in or on another organism and obtaining nutrients from it
living in or on another organism and obtaining nutrients from it
Though parasitic beauty seems artistic, the outcome is brutally realistic
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어에서 온 단어로, 'para(옆에서)'와 'sitos(음식)'가 합쳐져 '남의 음식을 얻어먹는'이라는 뜻에서 유래되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My roommate has become quite parasitic - he never buys groceries but always eats mine!”
“The parasitic plant wrapped around the oak tree, slowly draining its nutrients.”
“She realized her friend's parasitic lifestyle was draining her energy and wallet.”
“The documentary showed how parasitic fish attach themselves to sharks like underwater hitchhikers.”
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