How Do You Spell PARASITISE?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəsˌɪta͡ɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "parasitise" is a source of confusion for many people. The word is derived from the noun "parasite" and the suffix "-ise," which is used to add verbs to nouns. The correct phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈpærəsətaɪz/. The final "-ise" ending is spelled with an "s" instead of a "z" because it comes after a vowel sound, which follows the British English spelling convention. If you're unsure, a good rule of thumb is to remember that British English often uses "-ise" while American English tends to use "-ize."

PARASITISE Meaning and Definition

1. Parasitise is a verb that describes the action of a parasitic organism living in or on a host organism and deriving its nourishment from the host, often to the detriment of the host.

   Parasitism is a biological relationship between two organisms, where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of the other organism (the host). Parasitise, therefore, refers to the behavior of the parasite where it establishes a parasitic relationship with a host and exploits the host's resources for survival and reproduction.

   Parasitism can occur in various forms across different species and ecosystems. The parasite may live within the host's body, such as intestinal worms or certain bacteria. External parasites, like lice or fleas, live on the host's body surface.

   Parasitise involves the parasite finding a suitable host and establishing its presence within or on the host. The parasitic organism usually has adaptations that enable it to attach to or invade the host, access the host's nutrients, and evade the host's immune system. This interaction often leads to negative effects on the host's health, as the parasite's presence can cause damage, impair organ function, and compete for resources.

   Parasitise is a crucial aspect of the study of parasitology, helping scientists understand the intricate relationships between parasites and their hosts, and the impact they have on ecosystems and human health. Understanding how parasites parasitise their hosts can help in the development of strategies to control and mitigate the harmful effects of parasitic infections.

Etymology of PARASITISE

The word "parasitise" is derived from the noun "parasite", which comes from the Latin word "parasitus". In Latin, "parasitus" was used to refer to a person who received free meals by attending an individual of higher status. This Latin term itself originated from the Greek word "parásitos", which described a person who ate at someone else's table or was a professional guest, implying a dependence on others for sustenance. Over time, the term "parasite" came to be used metaphorically for organisms that live off other living beings, usually to their detriment. The verb form "parasitise" was then created to denote the act of behaving like a parasite or taking advantage of a host organism for survival.

Conjugate verb Parasitise

CONDITIONAL

I would parasitise

you would parasitise

he/she/it would parasitise

we would parasitise

they would parasitise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be parasitising

you would be parasitising

he/she/it would be parasitising

we would be parasitising

they would be parasitising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have parasitise

you would have parasitise

he/she/it would have parasitise

we would have parasitise

they would have parasitise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been parasitising

you would have been parasitising

he/she/it would have been parasitising

we would have been parasitising

they would have been parasitising

FUTURE

I will parasitise

you will parasitise

he/she/it will parasitise

we will parasitise

they will parasitise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be parasitising

you will be parasitising

he/she/it will be parasitising

we will be parasitising

they will be parasitising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have parasitised

you will have parasitised

he/she/it will have parasitised

we will have parasitised

they will have parasitised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been parasitising

you will have been parasitising

he/she/it will have been parasitising

we will have been parasitising

they will have been parasitising

IMPERATIVE

you parasitise

we let´s parasitise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to parasitise

PAST

I parasitised

you parasitised

he/she/it parasitised

we parasitised

they parasitised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was parasitising

you were parasitising

he/she/it was parasitising

we were parasitising

they were parasitising

PAST PARTICIPLE

parasitised

PAST PERFECT

I had parasitised

you had parasitised

he/she/it had parasitised

we had parasitised

they had parasitised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been parasitising

you had been parasitising

he/she/it had been parasitising

we had been parasitising

they had been parasitising

PRESENT

I parasitise

you parasitise

he/she/it parasitises

we parasitise

they parasitise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am parasitising

you are parasitising

he/she/it is parasitising

we are parasitising

they are parasitising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

parasitising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have parasitised

you have parasitised

he/she/it has parasitised

we have parasitised

they have parasitised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been parasitising

you have been parasitising

he/she/it has been parasitising

we have been parasitising

they have been parasitising