lethality

/lɛθəˈlɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being lethal; the degree to which something is lethal.

“The doctor explained the lethality of the new virus and how it spread quickly.”

2. noun

The quality of being deadly or fatal.

“The high lethality of the new chemical made it a potential weapon in the war.”

Synonyms

  • deadliness
  • deadliness
  • fatality

Antonyms

  • nonlethality
  • safety