"parasitical" meaning in English

See parasitical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more parasitical [comparative], most parasitical [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} parasitical (comparative more parasitical, superlative most parasitical)
  1. Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a parasite; parasitic.
    Sense id: en-parasitical-en-adj-Mq0AtRLL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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