consumptive
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1con·sump·tive

adjective \-ˈsəm(p)-tiv\

Definition of CONSUMPTIVE

1
: tending to consume
2
: of, relating to, or affected with consumption
con·sump·tive·ly adverb

First Known Use of CONSUMPTIVE

1647

2consumptive

noun

Definition of CONSUMPTIVE

: a person affected with consumption

First Known Use of CONSUMPTIVE

1666

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