Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Learned borrowing from Latin lētālis (“deadly, mortal, fatal”), improperly written lēthālis, from lētum (“death”), improperly written as lēthum, from a supposed connection with Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “oblivion, forgetfulness”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
non-lethal
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: