DELETERIOUS Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Deleterious effects, however, are often not so obvious; deleterious is used to describe things that are harmful in ways that are unexpected, slow-acting, or not readily apparent
deleterious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary deleterious (comparative more deleterious, superlative most deleterious) (formal) Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way synonyms quotations Synonyms: destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; see also Thesaurus: harmful deleterious effects deleterious to someone's health
Deleterious - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms Etymology The term deleterious suggests a strong sense of harm and is often used in a medical or scientific context The word is derived from the Latin word "deleterius," which means "injurious" or "harmful "