CONSUMPTIVE
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1S1U1M3P3T1I1V4E1 = 20
Definition
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis. — synonyms: lunger, tubercular
- adjective tending to consume or use often wastefully.
- adjective afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Examples
- “water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses”
- “duties consumptive of time and energy”
- “consumptive fires”