parasitical

• Zu einem Parasiten gehörend oder für ihn charakteristisch; einen Organismus beschreibend, der auf oder in einem anderen Organismus lebt und sich von dessen Wirt ernährt. Auch übertragen: schmarotzend, andere ausnutzend.

Relating to or characteristic of a parasite; describing an organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

1. Relating to parasitesB2formalscientific

   Of or caused by a parasite; involving an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its host's expense.

   parasitisch

   • The parasitical infection was treated with a course of antibiotics.
   • Certain parasitical worms can live in the human intestine for years.
   • The study focused on the parasitical relationship between the fungus and the tree.

   Synonymeparasitic

2. Living off othersC1formal

   Having the nature or habits of a parasite; exploiting others for personal gain without giving anything in return.

   Parasitär

   • His parasitical lifestyle drained his family's resources.
   • The corporation was criticized for its parasitical practices in developing countries.
   • She described the relationship as parasitical, with one person always taking and never giving.

   Synonymebloodsuckingdependentexploitativeparasitic

   Antonymeautonomousindependentself-reliantself-sufficient