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con·sump·tive
 consumptive
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- pronunciation:
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suhmp
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
inclined to consume; wasteful.
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| definition 2: |
pertaining to use or consumption.
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| definition 3: |
of, relating to, or suffering from tuberculosis of the lungs.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who suffers from tuberculosis of the lungs.
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| derivations: |
consumptively (adv.), consumptiveness (n.) |
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