Definitions for lethal
ˈli θəllethal

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deadly, lethal(adj)

   of an instrument of certain death

   "deadly poisons"; "lethal weapon"; "a lethal injection"

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1. Lethal(noun)

   one of the higher alcohols of the paraffine series obtained from spermaceti as a white crystalline solid. It is so called because it occurs in the ethereal salt of lauric acid

   Etymology: [Lauric + ether + alcohol.]

2. Lethal(adj)

   deadly; mortal; fatal

   Etymology: [Lauric + ether + alcohol.]

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1. Lethal

   Lethal is an American heavy metal band from Erlanger, Kentucky, formed in 1982, by brothers Eric Cook and Glen Cook.

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1. Lethal

   lē′thal, adj. death-dealing: deadly: mortal.—n. Lethe (Shak.), death.—adj. Lethif′erous, carrying death. [L. lethalis—lethum, letum, death.]

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How to pronounce lethal?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lethal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lethal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lethal in a Sentence

1. Siri Rostoft:

   Cancer is often a lethal disease if left untreated that causes conditions such as bleeding, obstruction of the intestines, and pain, not treating patients may be worse for their quality of life than operating.

2. Lyndsay Meyer:

   The FDA previously exercised enforcement discretion regarding the importation of sodium thiopental used for lethal injection.

3. Emily Blunt:

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4. President Obama:

   It is true that if in fact diplomacy fails, what I've asked my team to do is look at all options, the possibility of lethal defensive weapons is one of those options that's being examined.

5. Nina Shea:

   Boko Haram is probably the most lethal Islamic extremist group in the world, they want a pure Islamic State.

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