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Rareconsumptive
The correct spelling is consumptive.
How to pronounce consumptive
noun
IPA: /kənˈsʌmptɪv/
Say it like: Con-sum-pti-ve
The correct spelling is consumptive. A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. For example: "consumptive cough"
Usage Examples
“consumptive cough”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.
adjective
- 1.Having a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
- 2.Of, or relating to consumption.
- 3.Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
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