Dependent and Parasitical

Dependent

Dependent adjective - Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
Usage example: dependent children

Parasitical and dependent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parasitical" instead an adjective "Dependent".

Parasitical

Parasitical adjective - Of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another.
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Synonyms for Parasitical

Dependent and parasitical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dependent" instead an adjective "Parasitical".

Nearby Words: parasite, parasitic, parasitism
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