parasitic

== English == === Alternative forms === parasitical === Etymology === From parasite + -ic. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/, [ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/, [ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] === Adjective === parasitic (comparative more parasitic, superlative most parasitic) Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite. Drawing upon another organism for sustenance. Exploiting another for personal gain. (law) Of emotional damages: accompanying a physical or pecuniary injury. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === parasitic (plural parasitics) (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.