Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
Definitions of nonlethal word
- adjective nonlethal of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose. 1
- adjective nonlethal made or carried out to cause death: a lethal chamber; a lethal attack. 1
- adjective nonlethal causing great harm or destruction: The disclosures were lethal to his candidacy. 1
- noun nonlethal Alternative spelling of non-lethal. 1
- adjective nonlethal not resulting in or capable of causing death 0
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Origin of nonlethal
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 Nonlethal
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nonlethal 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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