ClimateAugust 22, 2026

consumptive

kun-SUMP-tiv

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the excessive or depleting use of resources.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'consumptus,' meaning 'to use up' or 'waste,' entering English to describe the act or habit of consuming.

In the news

Dia Mirza uses this term to describe the destructive nature of patriarchal mindsets, which prioritize endless consumption over environmental preservation.

‘Not a man-hater’: Dia Mirza on backlash over remarks linking patriarchy to climate change

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The Indian Express

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