Associations to the word «Consumptive»

Wiktionary

CONSUMPTIVE, adjective. Having a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
CONSUMPTIVE, adjective. Of, or relating to consumption.
CONSUMPTIVE, adjective. (pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
CONSUMPTIVE, noun. A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.

Dictionary definition

CONSUMPTIVE, noun. A person with pulmonary tuberculosis.
CONSUMPTIVE, adjective. Tending to consume or use often wastefully; "water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses"; "duties consumptive of time and energy"; "consumptive fires".
CONSUMPTIVE, adjective. Afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis; "a consumptive patient"; "a consumptive cough".

Wise words

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