Consumptives Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Consumptives

Meaning 1 : a person with pulmonary tuberculosis

    Synonyms : lunger,  tubercular
Meaning 2 : afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis

    Example : a consumptive patient,a consumptive cough

Meaning 3 : tending to consume or use often wastefully

    Example : water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses,duties consumptive of time and energy,consumptive fires

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