What does lethal mean?
Lethal means Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal..
Lethal
/ˈliː.θəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.
- Any weapon that causes death.
- (genetics) An allele that causes the death of the organism that carries it.
- (chemistry) One of the higher alcohols of the paraffine series obtained from spermaceti as a white crystalline solid.
Example Sentences
Whether modern, industrial man is less or more warlike than his hunter-gatherer ancestors is impossible to determine. The machine gun is so much more lethal than the bow and arrow that comparisons are meaningless.
Synonyms for lethal
Antonyms for lethal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lethal
- most lethal
- lethals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lethal?
Common synonyms include fatal, deadly.
What is the opposite of lethal?
Possible antonyms include non-lethal.
How do you use lethal in a sentence?
Whether modern, industrial man is less or more warlike than his hunter-gatherer ancestors is impossible to determine. The machine gun is so much more lethal than the bow and arrow that comparisons are meaningless.
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