English word parasitic comes from English -ic, English parasite
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| parasite | English (eng) | (biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.. (literary, poetic) A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. [from 19th c.]. (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and [...] |
| parasitic | English (eng) | Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.. Exploiting another for personal gain.. Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite. (electronics) A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior. |