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detrimental
[ de-truh-men-tl ]
noun
- a detrimental person or thing.
detrimental
/ ˌɛٰɪˈɛԳə /
adjective
- whenpostpositive, foll by to harmful; injurious; prejudicial
smoking can be detrimental to health
Derived Forms
- ˌٰˈԳٲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- r··ٲi·ٲ r·t·Ա noun
- r·t· adverb
- ԴDzd··t adjective
- ԴDzd··t·ly adverb
- d··t adjective
- ܲd··t adjective
- ܲd··t·ly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of detrimental1
Example Sentences
District Judge Orla Austin told the court of the defendant: "She lacks insight that her presence could have a detrimental effect on the women attending the clinic, their associates, staff and members of the public."
Adding that such a tax was common across Europe "without any detrimental impact on their tourism sectors" and was a "sustainable way to support local economies and tourism infrastructure".
In the workplace, where efficiency is valued, spending extra time on this sort of perfectionism was detrimental to their overall performance.
“In my mind, the biggest change that's been detrimental has been that kids don't spend as much time outdoors as they used to.”
Dr Williamson said the lack of a relationship between the landowners and the community could be "detrimental to a good outcome" in the sale.
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