Definition of "parasitic" in Englisch

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.

2. Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.

3. Exploiting another for personal gain.

4. (law) Of emotional damages: accompanying a physical or pecuniary injury.

noun

1. (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.