detrimental
/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/
det · ri · men · tal
ˌdet · rɪ · ˈment · l
English Definition
adj. Harmful and damaging; adverse
Significado en Español
perjudicial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có hại, bất lợi
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Example Sentence
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
吸烟对你的健康有害。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(negative) + trimen(friction) + tal→ harmful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for detrimental?
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A
Beneficial
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B
Harmful
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C
Neutral
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D
Complementary
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B — Harmful.
“detrimental” means adj. Harmful and damaging; adverse
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Too little sleep can be seriously ______ to both your health and your mood.
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A
helpful
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B
healthy
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C
beneficial
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D
detrimental
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D — detrimental.
“detrimental” means adj. Harmful and damaging; adverse
Common questions about “detrimental”
What does “detrimental” mean?
detrimental — adj. Harmful and damaging; adverse. In Chinese: 有害的，不利的.
How do you pronounce “detrimental”?
detrimental is pronounced /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: det · ri · men · tal.
How do you use “detrimental” in a sentence?
Smoking is detrimental to your health. (吸烟对你的健康有害。)
What are synonyms for “detrimental”?
harmful, damaging, disadvantageous — all close in meaning to detrimental (adj. Harmful and damaging; adverse).
Is “detrimental” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. detrimental appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “detrimental”?
de-(negative) + trimen(friction) + tal→ harmful
