Lethal: meaning, definitions and examples

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lethal

 

[ ˈliː.θəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weapon

Capable of causing death; fatal.

Synonyms

deadly, fatal, mortal

Examples of usage

  • The poison was lethal and could kill within minutes.
  • The gunshot wound proved to be lethal.
Context #2 | Adjective

impact

Extremely harmful or destructive.

Synonyms

catastrophic, devastating, ruinous

Examples of usage

  • The hurricane had a lethal impact on the coastal region.
  • The decision had a lethal effect on the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "lethal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letal

🇮🇳 घातक

🇩🇪 tödlich

🇮🇩 mematikan

🇺🇦 летальний

🇵🇱 śmiertelny

🇯🇵 致命的 (ちめいてき)

🇫🇷 mortel

🇪🇸 letal

🇹🇷 ölümcül

🇰🇷 치명적인

🇸🇦 فتاك

🇨🇿 smrtelný

🇸🇰 smrteľný

🇨🇳 致命的 (zhìmìng de)

🇸🇮 smrtonosen

🇮🇸 banvænn

🇰🇿 өлімге әкелетін

🇬🇪 სასიკვდილო

🇦🇿 öldürücü

🇲🇽 letal

Word origin

The word 'lethal' originated from the Latin word 'letalis' meaning 'deadly' or 'fatal'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something capable of causing death. Over time, 'lethal' has come to be associated with extreme harm or destructiveness in addition to its original meaning of causing death.

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