Definition of lethal

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le·thal    (lthl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Capable of causing death.
2. Of, relating to, or causing death. See Synonyms at fatal.
3. Extremely harmful; devastating: accusations lethal to the candidate's image.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin lthlis, alteration (probably influenced by Lth, Lethe), of Latin ltlis from ltum, death

OTHER FORMS:
le·thali·ty   (l-thl-t) KEY  (Noun), lethal·ly (Adverb)

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