deleterious

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/, /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/
• (America) IPA: /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/

Adjective

deleterious

1. Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.

   Synonyms: destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious, Thesaurus:harmful

   deleterious effects

   deleterious to someone's health

2. (genetics) having lower fitness.

Related terms

• delete
• deletion
• deletory

Translations

• French: délétère
• German: schädlich, gesundheitsschädlich
• Italian: deleterio
• Portuguese: deletério
• Russian: вре́дный
• Spanish: deletéreo

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