detrimental — causing harm or damage
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing harm or damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/
Example Sentences
- My addiction to Korean dramas proved detrimental to my sleep schedule and social life.
- The new policy had detrimental effects on small businesses.
- Skipping breakfast can be detrimental to your metabolism and concentration.
detrimental
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/]
causing harm or damage
Harmful effects of bad habits
This detrimental rental destroys his mental health!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'detrimentum' meaning damage or loss, derived from 'deterre' meaning to wear away or damage, combined with the suffix '-al' meaning relating to or characterized by.
Breakdown
de- (away, off) + -triment (damage, from Latin detrimentum) + -al (adjective suffix) = detrimental
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My addiction to Korean dramas proved detrimental to my sleep schedule and social life.”
“The new policy had detrimental effects on small businesses.”
“Skipping breakfast can be detrimental to your metabolism and concentration.”
“His habit of checking his phone every 5 minutes was detrimental to his productivity.”
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