parasitical
11parasitical — par·a·sit·i·cal …
12parasitical — adjective 1. relating to or caused by parasites parasitic infection • Syn: ↑parasitic • Pertains to noun: ↑parasite, ↑parasite (for: ↑parasitic) …
13parasitic parasitical leechlike bloodsucking — Dependent De*pend ent, a. [L. dependens, entis, p. pr. dependere. See {Depend}, and cf. {Dependant}.] 1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf. [1913 Webster] 2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or… …
14parasitic — adjective 1. relating to or caused by parasites parasitic infection • Syn: ↑parasitical • Pertains to noun: ↑parasite (for: ↑parasitical), ↑parasite …
15Starspawn — is a science fiction novel created by Kenneth Von Gunden which was published in 1990 by Ace Books. The story centres around a knight who fought during the third crusade called Sir Morrough of Ely. Morrough becomes a host to an alien parasite… …
16Hermeneutics — Gadamer and Ricoeur G.B.Madison THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: ROMANTIC HERMENEUTICS Although the term ‘hermeneutics’ (hermeneutica) is, in its current usage, of early modern origin,1 the practice it refers to is as old as western civilization itself …
17Subjection — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Subjection >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 subjection subjection Sgm: N 1 dependence dependence dependency Sgm: N 1 subordination subordination Sgm: N 1 thrall thrall thraldom enthrallment subjugation …
18parasitic — parasitic, parasitical Both forms are in use as adjectives derived from parasite (normally in its figurative meaning): • This parasitic castle life had left my funds comparatively intact Patrick Leigh Fermor, 1986 • I am keen on police checks on… …
19bloodsucking — adjective 1. drawing blood from the body of another (Freq. 1) a plague of bloodsucking insects • Similar to: ↑bloody 2. of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another a wealthy class parasitic upon… …
20leechlike — adjective of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another a wealthy class parasitic upon the labor of the masses parasitic vines that strangle the trees bloodsucking blackmailer his indolent leechlike… …
