Toxic

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑksɪk/

Definitions of toxic

adjective A word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'toxic' describes something that is poisonous or harmful.

Example Sentences

A1 Some cleaning products can be toxic if ingested.

A2 It is important to avoid toxic relationships that can harm your mental health.

B1 Exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace can lead to serious health problems.

B2 The company was accused of dumping toxic waste into the river, causing environmental damage.

C1 The toxic work environment created by the manager led to high turnover rates among employees.

C2 The toxic political climate in the country has divided the population and hindered progress.

Examples of toxic in a Sentence

formal The laboratory conducted tests to determine the level of toxic chemicals in the water supply.

informal I heard that relationship is toxic, you should consider ending it.

slang That party was so toxic, I had to leave early.

figurative The toxic environment at work is really affecting my mental health.

Grammatical Forms of toxic

• past tense: toxified
• plural: toxics
• comparative: more toxic
• superlative: most toxic
• present tense: toxifies
• future tense: will toxify
• perfect tense: has toxified
• continuous tense: is toxifying
• singular: toxic
• positive degree: toxic
• infinitive: to toxify
• gerund: toxifying
• participle: toxified

Origin and Evolution of toxic

First Known Use: 1664 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'toxic' originated from the Latin word 'toxicus' which means poisoned or imbued with poison.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'toxic' has evolved to not only refer to substances that are poisonous but also to behaviors or situations that are harmful or detrimental to one's well-being.