Detrimental: meaning, definitions and examples
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detrimental
[ ˌdetrɪˈmentl ]
in a negative way
Causing harm or damage; unfavorable; detrimental effects on health.
Synonyms
adverse, damaging, harmful, unfavorable
Examples of usage
- The detrimental effects of smoking on lung health are well-known.
- Excessive use of social media can have a detrimental impact on mental health.
Translations
Translations of the word "detrimental" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prejudicial
🇮🇳 हानिकारक (Haanikarak)
🇩🇪 schädlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 шкідливий
🇵🇱 szkodliwy
🇯🇵 有害な (Yūgai na)
🇫🇷 néfaste
🇪🇸 perjudicial
🇹🇷 zararlı
🇰🇷 해로운 (Haeroun)
🇸🇦 ضار (Dhar)
🇨🇿 škodlivý
🇸🇰 škodlivý
🇨🇳 有害的 (Yǒuhài de)
🇸🇮 škodljiv
🇮🇸 skaðlegur
🇰🇿 зиянды (Ziyandy)
🇬🇪 ზიანის მომტანი (Zianis momtani)
🇦🇿 zərərli
🇲🇽 perjudicial
Word origin
The word 'detrimental' originated from the Latin word 'detrimentum', meaning 'loss' or 'damage'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of something being detrimental has been recognized across various cultures and languages as a warning against actions or behaviors that may cause harm or negative consequences.
See also: detriment, detrimentally.