CONSUMPTIVES Consumptives (plural) refers to individuals suffering from tuberculosis or a wasting disease; derived forms include consuming (present participle), consumed (past tense), consumer (agent noun), consumptive (comparative), and consumptively (adverb). Those afflicted with consumption or a similar wasting disease are known as consumptives, with related forms such as consuming, consumed, consumer, consumptive, and consumptively.
The word CONSUMPTIVES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: CONSUMPTIVES
Length: 12 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word CONSUMPTIVES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.