Meaning Of The Word Consumptive

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What's The Definition Of Consumptive?

consumptive
adjective: A consumptive person has tuberculosis.

consumptive in American English
a person who has tuberculosis of the lungs
consuming or tending to consume; destructive or wasteful
adjective: tending to consume; destructive; wasteful
noun: a person who suffers from tuberculosis

consumptive in British English
adjective: causing consumption; wasteful; destructive
noun: a person who suffers from consumption

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