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consumptive meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of consumptive at MeaningMonkey.org. consumptive meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CONSUMPTIVE noun
Definition of consumptive (noun)
- a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
- synonyms: lunger, tubercular
CONSUMPTIVE adjective
Definition of consumptive (adjective)
- tending to consume or use often wastefully
- "water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses"; "duties consumptive of time and energy"; "consumptive fires"
- antonym: generative
- afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis
- "a consumptive patient"; "a consumptive cough"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet