lethal
Translation
lethal, deadly, fatal
Examples
This poison is lethal to humans.
This poison is lethal to humans.
He delivered a lethal blow to his opponent.
He delivered a lethal blow to his opponent.
Grammar Patterns
lethal ((to sb./sth.)) to be deadly to (sb./sth.) The snake's venom is lethal to humans.
a lethal ((noun)) a deadly (noun) He received a lethal injection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deadly, fatal, mortal; Antonyms: harmless, safe
Etymology
From Latin 'lethalis', from 'lethum' (death). Related to the mythological River Lethe, which caused forgetfulness.
Memory Tips
Think of the mythological river 'Lethe' (river of forgetfulness in the underworld) - 'lethal' leads to the underworld.