Lethally: meaning, definitions and examples
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lethally
[ ˈleθəli ]
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
Examples of usage
- Exposure to this chemical can affect you lethally.
- The venom of this snake can act lethally within minutes.
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.