noun
consumption
kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn
noun
1
The act of eating, drinking, or using something up.
"Household energy consumption rises sharply in winter."
"The government tracks alcohol consumption trends nationwide."
2
Historical: a wasting disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
"In the 19th century, consumption killed many young adults."
How to Use Consumption
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe amount of something used, eaten, or drunk; historically, also a name for tuberculosis.
Common pairings
energy consumption
reduce consumption
fuel consumption
Word Forms
consumptions plural
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Etymology
From Latin consumptio, from consumere ("to consume"). Equivalent to consume + -tion.