Lethal: meaning, definitions and examples
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lethal
[ ˈliː.θəl ]
weapon
Capable of causing death; fatal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poison was lethal and could kill within minutes.
- The gunshot wound proved to be lethal.
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.