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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
- /ˈliː.θəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
Definitions of lethal word
- adjective lethal of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose. 1
- adjective lethal made or carried out to cause death: a lethal chamber; a lethal attack. 1
- adjective lethal causing great harm or destruction: The disclosures were lethal to his candidacy. 1
- noun lethal Sufficient to cause death. 1
- adjective lethal causing death 1
- adjective lethal capable of causing death 1
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Origin of lethal
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin lētālis, equivalent to lēt(um) death + -ālis -al1; spelling (hence pronunciation) with -h- by association with Greek lḗthē oblivion
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Parts of speech for Lethal
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lethal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lethal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lethal
adj lethal
- mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
- destructive — Something that is destructive causes or is capable of causing great damage, harm, or injury.
- murderous — of the nature of or involving murder: a murderous deed.
- noxious — harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
adjective lethal
- deadly — If something is deadly, it is likely or able to cause someone's death, or has already caused someone's death.
- toxic — of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition.
- disastrous — causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.
- ruinous — bringing or tending to bring ruin; destructive; disastrous: a ruinous war.
Antonyms for lethal
adj lethal
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- wholesome — conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
- harmless — without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
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