Consumptive

Pronunciation: /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

Definitions of consumptive

adjective relating to or affected by consumption, especially tuberculosis

Example Sentences

A1 She was a consumptive patient who needed constant care.

A2 The consumptive nature of his spending habits left him in debt.

B1 The consumptive behavior of smoking can have serious health consequences.

B2 The consumptive lifestyle of constantly buying new gadgets was unsustainable in the long run.

C1 The consumptive use of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.

C2 His consumptive tendencies towards luxury goods were evident in his extravagant purchases.

Examples of consumptive in a Sentence

formal The consumptive patient was advised to rest and follow a strict diet.

informal My consumptive friend is always tired and needs to take better care of herself.

slang I heard that girl is consumptive, she should probably see a doctor.

figurative The company's consumptive spending habits are causing financial strain.

Grammatical Forms of consumptive

• past tense: consumed
• plural: consumptives
• comparative: more consumptive
• superlative: most consumptive
• present tense: consume
• future tense: will consume
• perfect tense: have consumed
• continuous tense: is consuming
• singular: consumptive
• positive degree: consumptive
• infinitive: to consume
• gerund: consuming
• participle: consumed

Origin and Evolution of consumptive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'consumptive' originated from the Latin word 'consumptivus', which is derived from the verb 'consumere' meaning 'to consume'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis, the term 'consumptive' has evolved to encompass a broader range of chronic illnesses characterized by wasting away and severe weight loss.