parasitically
/ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that involves living off another organism and causing harm.
- Certain bacteria live parasitically inside the cells of their hosts.
- The fungus grows parasitically on the roots of the oak tree.
- The vine attached itself parasitically to the fence and the nearby shrubs.
- In a way that depends on others for support without giving anything in return.
- He lived parasitically off his parents' income well into his thirties.
- She felt her friend was behaving parasitically, always asking for favors but never helping.
- The corporation acted parasitically, draining resources from local businesses.
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