parasitical

• Relativo a parasita ou próprio dele; que descreve um organismo que vive sobre outro organismo ou dentro dele, obtendo nutrientes às custas do hospedeiro. Em sentido figurado, diz-se de pessoa que vive à custa dos outros.

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.

   Parasítico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosparasitic

2. Living off othersC1formal

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

   Parasitário

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbloodsuckingdependentexploitativeparasitic

   Antônimosautonomousindependentself-reliantself-sufficient