Consumptive

/kənˈsʌmptɪv/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:26 pts11 letters

Definition of Consumptive

noun

A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.

adjective

Having a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
Of, or relating to consumption.
Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
"consumptive cough"

Anagrams of Consumptive

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "consumptive":

9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "consumptive" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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