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toxic

 

[ ˈtɒksɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

environmental

Poisonous or harmful to living organisms; relating to or caused by a poison.

Synonyms

dangerous, harmful, poisonous, polluting

Examples of usage

  • The toxic waste was illegally dumped into the river, causing harm to the ecosystem.
  • The fumes from the factory were so toxic that residents had to evacuate the area.
Context #2 | Adjective

social

Extremely harmful or malicious in a pervasive or insidious way.

Synonyms

destructive, harmful, malicious, unhealthy

Examples of usage

  • The toxic work environment was filled with gossip and backstabbing.
  • The toxic relationship had a negative impact on her mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "toxic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tóxico

🇮🇳 विषाक्त

🇩🇪 giftig

🇮🇩 beracun

🇺🇦 токсичний

🇵🇱 toksyczny

🇯🇵 有毒な (yūdokuna)

🇫🇷 toxique

🇪🇸 tóxico

🇹🇷 toksik

🇰🇷 독성의 (dokseong-ui)

🇸🇦 سام

🇨🇿 toxický

🇸🇰 toxický

🇨🇳 有毒的 (yǒudú de)

🇸🇮 strupen

🇮🇸 eitraður

🇰🇿 улы

🇬🇪 ტოქსიკური

🇦🇿 zəhərli

🇲🇽 tóxico

Word origin

The word 'toxic' originated from the Latin word 'toxicus', meaning 'poisoned' or 'imbued with poison'. In English, the term evolved to describe substances that are harmful or poisonous to living organisms. Over time, 'toxic' has also been used metaphorically to describe harmful or malicious behavior in social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,811, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.