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Prejudical vs Detrimental - What's the difference?

prejudical | detrimental |

As adjectives the difference between prejudical and detrimental

is that prejudical is of or pertaining to the determination of some matter not previously decided while detrimental is causing damage or harm.

prejudical

English

Alternative forms

* prejudicall (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to the determination of some matter not previously decided.
    • a prejudical inquiry or action at law
    (Webster 1913)

    detrimental

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing damage or harm.
    • Smoking tobacco can be detrimental to your health.

    Synonyms

    * (causing damage or harm) harmful, injurious; see also

    Antonyms

    * (causing damage or harm) beneficial

    Related terms

    * detriment

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