What is the meaning of consumptive?

noun

adjective

  • Tending to consume or use often wastefully.
    • usage: "water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses"; "duties consumptive of time and energy"; "consumptive fires"
  • Afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
    • usage: "a consumptive patient"; "a consumptive cough"
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