DELETERIOUS


Meaning of DELETERIOUS in English

[ ˌdɛlɪ'tɪərɪəs ]

■ adjective formal causing harm or damage.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: via med. L. from Gk dēlētērios 'noxious' + -ous .

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