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malignant Definition and Meaning in English (malignant definition)

adjective
Synonyms:cancerousvirulentinvasive
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Malignant definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is very virulent, infectious, or cancerous and likely to spread.

Definitions of Malignant

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a disease or tumor that is very virulent, infectious, or cancerous and likely to spread.

  2. 2adjective

    Indicating a malevolent or evil nature, intention, or influence.

Example Sentences

medical

“The doctor confirmed that the growth was malignant and required immediate treatment.”

casual

“He had a malignant look in his eyes, full of hatred.”

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nounmalignancy
adverbmalignantly

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Malignant definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is very virulent, infectious, or cancerous and likely to spread.
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'Malignant' translates to 'malignant' in English. Malignant definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is very virulent, infectious, or cancerous and likely to spread.
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