Definition of DETRIMENTAL – DETRIMENTAL in a Sentence

The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of ‘DETRIMENTAL’. The way to pronounce DETRIMENTAL is explained, dividing the word into syllables.

Also a clipart image illustrates the main definition. This is followed by an illustrated sentence example.

The picture with a sentence example is a great way to memorize the meaning and definition of DETRIMENTAL. Now it’s time to start using this word in your everyday vocabulary.

Here is a transcript of the video: What Is the Meaning and Definition of DETRIMENTAL?

Slide 2: DETRIMENTAL:
causing damage or harm

The clipart shows a person smoking many cigarettes, very bad for your health.

Slide 3:
The picture shows dolphins in a tank or pool.

Sentence example: Some critics say keeping intelligent marine mammals in captivity can be detrimental to their well-being.

In other words, keeping intelligent marine mammals like dolphins in a restricted area can be damaging to their health, or well-being.

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affable
aggressive
arduous
bent
biased
conventional
delinquent
detrimental
erroneous
expendable
extraordinary
fragile
gracious
gradual
hospitable
impressive
impulsive
relevant
remiss
ridiculous
squalid
supercilious
suspicious
sympathetic
wooden

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More examples to make the meaning of DETRIMENTAL clear:

Bill supporters said that without a cap on the cost of insulin, people with diabetes are pushed to ration their insulin intake, leading to detrimental and potentially life-threatening health effects.
Source: Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/1/montana-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-cap-rising-insu/

“We wanted to be broad and inclusive when we talk about family separations now that people understand how detrimental the consequences are, whether you’re separated at the border or in the interior,” Ms. Jayapal said.
Source: New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/opinion/sunday/immigration-reform-biden.html

“We are aware of the potential for significant detrimental effect on public health and wellbeing of the flooding which occurred across our communities earlier this year,” he said.
Source: BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55062438

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