detrimental
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Causing damage or harm.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɛtɹəˈmɛntəl
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Definition
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adjective
Causing damage or harm.
noun
Anything harmful.
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Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Causing harm or injury.
Causing damage; harmful, injurious.
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