Meaning & Definition of Detrimental in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having a harmful effect on something.

  Example Sentence: The use of plastic bags is detrimental to marine life.

• Definition: Resulting in disadvantage or loss.

  Example Sentence: The decision proved to be detrimental for the company's finances.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'detrimentum', meaning 'loss, damage'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• detrimental to health: Causing harm to one's health.
• detrimental effects: Negative outcomes resulting from a specific action or situation.

Translations

• Spanish: perjudicial

• French: détrimental

• German: schädlich

• Russian: вредный

Related Words

• detriment: The state of being harmed or damaged.

• injury: An instance of being harmed or damaged.

• harm: Physical injury or damage to a person's body.