Detrimental

Pronunciation

• IPA: ËŒdÉ›tɹɪˈmÉ›ntəɫ

Origin

From Medieval Latin *detrimentalis, from Latin detrimentum ("harm"), from deterere ("to rub off, wear"), from de- ("down, away") + terere ("to rub or grab").

Full definition of detrimental

Adjective

1. Causing damage or harm.Smoking tobacco can be detrimental to your health.

Synonyms

• (causing damage or harm) harmful, injurious; see also

Antonyms

• (causing damage or harm) beneficial

Related terms

• detriment