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Meaning of lethal
The primary meaning of the word "lethal" is causing or capable of causing death.
Etymology of lethal
The word "lethal" originates from the Greek word "lethales" meaning "death" and the Latin word "letalis" meaning "of or pertaining to death", which is derived from "letum" meaning "death"
Synonyms
deadly
fatal
mortal
poisonous
toxic
hazardous
perilous
dangerous
risky
harmful
injurious
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
devastating
ruinous
baneful
noxious
baleful
malignant
virulent
venomous
lethal
pernicious
peracute
perillous
mortiferous
deathly
killer
fatalistic
calamitous
peremptory
Definitions
- Causing or capable of causing death
- * Extremely harmful or destructive
Usage Examples
- The new virus was lethal to anyone who contracted it
- * The lethal dose of the poison was much smaller than expected
- * The combination of the two chemicals was lethal
Antonyms
harmless
nonlethal
safe
benign
innocuous
nonfatal
nonpoisonous
nontoxic
gentle
mild
moderate
slight
minor
negligible
insignificant
imperceptible
innocuous
benign
salubrious
healthful
wholesome
beneficial
curative