consumptive
Having a tendency to consumeHaving a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
Meaning
3 sensesHaving a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
виснажливийvysnažlyvyj, руйнівнийrujnivnyj
Of or relating to consumption.
schwindsüchtig
Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
consumptive cough
сухотнийsuxotnyj
afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From con- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from Middle English consumptive, from Latin cōnsūmptus,From con- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from Middle English consumptive, from Latin cōnsūmptus, past participle of cōnsūmō.
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Forms
more consumptive, most consumptive| Comparative | more consumptive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most consumptive Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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