how to pronounce consumptive
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/
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consumptive is pronounced in three syllables
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meanings of consumptive
adjective:
- Having a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
- Of, or relating to consumption.
- Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
noun:
- A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.
consumptive frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word consumptive occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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