DETRIMENTAL


Meaning of DETRIMENTAL in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ de-tr ə - ' men-t ə l

Function: adjective

Date: 1590

: obviously harmful : DAMAGING <the detrimental effects of pollution>

synonyms see PERNICIOUS

– det · ri · men · tal · ly \ -t ə l- ē \ adverb

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