non-lethal

non--le·thal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te lee-thuh l]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈli θəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te lee-thuh l]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈli θəl/

Definitions of non-lethal word

adjective non-lethal of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose. 1
adjective non-lethal made or carried out to cause death: a lethal chamber; a lethal attack. 1
adjective non-lethal causing great harm or destruction: The disclosures were lethal to his candidacy. 1
adjective non-lethal not deadly 1

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Origin of non-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 Non-lethal

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non-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.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.