CONSUMPTION


Meaning of CONSUMPTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənˈsʌmpʃən ]

n. 1 the act or an instance of consuming; the process of being consumed. 2 any disease causing wasting of tissues, esp. pulmonary tuberculosis. 3 an amount consumed. 4 the purchase and use of goods etc. [ME f. OF consomption f. L consumptio (as consume)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.