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Learn “Detrimental”

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Detrimental

adjective/det-ruh-MEN-tuhl/

Meaning

Causing harm or damage to something.

In context

Litter is detrimental to the animals living in the creek.

Remember it

DETRI-mental: it does 'damage' — think of 'detriment' meaning harm.

Use it well

A formal word for harmful; often 'detrimental to' health or the environment.