What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Parasitic vs Leechlike - What's the difference?

parasitic | leechlike |

As adjectives the difference between parasitic and leechlike

is that parasitic is pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite while leechlike is resembling a leech or some aspect of one; clinging, parasitic.

As a noun parasitic

is (computing) component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

parasitic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
  • Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
  • Exploiting another for personal gain.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) Component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

    • leechlike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling a leech or some aspect of one; clinging, parasitic.