A Word A Day : Deleterious




Sunday, 16th September 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Deleterious



( Adjective )


Pronunciation : (del'i-tir'e-us)

1. Having a harmful effect

2. Causing harm or injury

3. Hurtful, morally or physically

4. Causing or capable of causing harm


Etymology:


From Greek deleterios, from deleter, destroyer, from deleisthai, to harm


Synonyms:


1. Injurious

2. Hurtful

3. Harmful

4. Evil

5. Detrimental

6. Bad

7. Ill

8. Mischievous


Antonyms:


1. Aiding

2. Helpful

3. Assisting


Contextual Examples:


• Youngsters do not understand the deleterious effects of smoking.

• Using steroids can be deleterious to your health.


Related Words:


1. Deleteriously : Adverb

2. Deleteriousness : Noun

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