Consumptive

Full definition of consumptive

Adjective

1. Having a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.
• Addisona long consumptive war
2. Of, or relating to consumption.
3. (pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.consumptive cough
• DrydenThe lean, consumptive wench, with coughs decayed.

Noun

1. A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.