Definition of 'consumptive'

Noun

1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
      Synonyms: lunger tubercular

Adjective

1. tending to consume or use often wastefully; "water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses"; "duties consumptive of time and energy"; "consumptive fires"
      Antonyms: generative productive
2. afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis; "a consumptive patient"; "a consumptive cough"

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