Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Consumption.
How to pronounce consumption:
US
Consumption - as a noun
The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ingestion10intake10uptake12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16bodily functionbodily processbody processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phthisis16pulmonary tuberculosiswasting diseasewhite plague(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Example: "The consumption of energy has increased steadily"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
economic consumptionusance8use3use of goods and servicesHypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of consuming something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expenditure21using upHypernyms (Closely Related)
depletion12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The new tax on sugary drinks aims to reduce the consumption of unhealthy beverages."
"Global consumption of fossil fuels needs to decrease to combat climate change."
"The doctor advised him to avoid excessive alcohol consumption for the sake of his liver."
"The report highlighted the excessive consumption of fast food among teenagers."
"Her doctor attributed her weight gain to her excessive calorie consumption."
Word Game Points
Is CONSUMPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, consumption is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONSUMPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CONSUMPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, consumption is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONSUMPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is CONSUMPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, consumption is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONSUMPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
