parasitic
/ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adjective C2- Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
- Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
- Exploiting another for personal gain.
- Intellectually, logically, conceptually, or metaphysically dependent (on something else in the same category)
- Of emotional damages: accompanying a physical or pecuniary injury.
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