Synonyms of parasitic

Adjective

1. parasitic, parasitical

usage: relating to or caused by parasites; "parasitic infection"

2. epenthetic, parasitic

usage: of or pertaining to epenthesis

3. parasitic, parasitical, leechlike, bloodsucking, dependent (vs. independent)

usage: 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 existence"

Definition and meaning of parasitic (Dictionary)