parasite
noun
/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/
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/ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/
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- (biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
- useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back
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Parasit,
Schmarotzer
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parasitism
noun
/ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/
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- interaction between two organisms
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Parasitismus,
Parasitentum,
Schmarotzertum
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parasitic
adjective
/ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/
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/ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/
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[ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk]
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[ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk]
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- pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite
- drawing upon another organism for sustenance
- exploiting another for personal gain
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parasitär
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