Lethally: meaning, definitions and examples

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lethally

 

[ ˈleθəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a medical or scientific context

In a way that is capable of causing death; in a manner that can result in fatal consequences.

Synonyms

deadly, fatally, mortally

Examples of usage

  • Exposure to this chemical can affect you lethally.
  • The venom of this snake can act lethally within minutes.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a more general context

In an extremely harmful or damaging manner.

Synonyms

catastrophically, devastatingly, disastrously

Examples of usage

  • The cybersecurity breach affected the company lethally.
  • The economic crisis hit the country's economy lethally.

Translations

Translations of the word "lethally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letalmente

🇮🇳 घातक रूप से

🇩🇪 tödlich

🇮🇩 mematikan

🇺🇦 смертельно

🇵🇱 śmiertelnie

🇯🇵 致命的に

🇫🇷 mortellement

🇪🇸 letalmente

🇹🇷 öldürücü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 치명적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل قاتل

🇨🇿 smrtelně

🇸🇰 smrteľne

🇨🇳 致命地

🇸🇮 smrtno

🇮🇸 banvænt

🇰🇿 өліммен

🇬🇪 სასიკვდილოდ

🇦🇿 ölümcül

🇲🇽 letalmente

Word origin

The word 'lethally' is derived from the adjective 'lethal', which comes from the Latin 'letalis', meaning 'pertaining to death'. The concept of lethality has been present throughout history, especially in the context of warfare, toxic substances, and dangerous situations. Understanding the lethality of certain substances or actions has been crucial for human survival and safety.

See also: lethality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,606, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.