toxic
toxic
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "toxic"
IPA: /ˈtɑksɪk/
Syllable Breakdown:
ˈtɑk - /tɑk/
t - /t/
ɑ - /ɑ/
k - /k/
sɪk - /sɪk/
s - /s/
ɪ - /ɪ/
k - /k/
Word Form Variations
Singular: toxic
Plural: toxic
Other Forms:
Adjective: toxic (e.g., "toxic waste")
Noun: toxicity (e.g., "the toxicity of the substance")
Note: There are no other common grammatical variations of "toxic" in English.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun: Toxicity
Definition: The state or quality of being poisonous or harmful.
Synonyms: Poisonousness, virulence, venosity
Antonyms: Harmlessness, innocuousness, benignity
Adjective: Toxic
Definition: Poisonous; harmful or dangerous.
Synonyms: Poisonous, harmful, deadly, detrimental, deleterious
Antonyms: Harmless, innocuous, benign, safe, beneficial
Adverb: Toxically
Definition: In a poisonous or harmful manner.
Synonyms: Poisonously, harmfully, detrimentally
Antonyms: Harmlessly, innocuously, beneficially
Examples of Use
Books
"The toxic waste dumped in the river has contaminated the water supply." (Smith, 2023)
"The novel explores the toxic relationship between the protagonist and her abusive partner." (Miller, 2021)
Newspapers
"Toxic algae blooms have been reported in several coastal areas this summer." (New York Times, 2024)
"The article discusses the toxic effects of air pollution on human health." (The Guardian, 2023)
Online Publications
"Social media can create a toxic environment for young people." (TechCrunch, 2022)
"The blog post addresses the toxic masculinity prevalent in many cultures." (Medium, 2021)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The movie depicts a dystopian future where the planet is contaminated by toxic substances." (The Matrix, 1999)
"The video game features a toxic villain who threatens to destroy the world." (Overwatch, 2016)
General Public Discourse
"I'm tired of the toxic negativity in online discussions." (Social media post)
"The toxic work environment at my previous job led me to quit." (Conversation with a friend)
Note: These are just a few examples of how "toxic" is used in various contexts. The word is widely used in everyday language and can be found in countless other sources.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Toxic
"People inspire you, or they drain you—pick them wisely."
— Hans F. Hansen (often cited in discussions about toxic relationships)"Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution."
— Albert Einstein (often used when talking about toxic influence)"You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life."
— Unknown"Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself."
— Hussein Nishah"Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate."
— Mandy Hale"Toxic relationships are like a good pasta that has been overcooked."
— Asa Don Brown"Don't let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out."
— Robert Tew"It’s amazing how quickly things can turn around when you remove toxic people from your life."
— Robert Tew"You can't change a toxic person, but you can change how you react to them."
— Unknown"Sometimes you have to accept the truth and stop wasting time on the wrong people."
— Unknown (often referenced when discussing toxic situations)These quotes address the impact of toxic people and situations, emphasizing the importance of self-care and boundaries.
Etymology
Toxic comes from the Greek word "toxikon," which means "poison." This word was used to describe poisons made from plants or animals.
The first known use of "toxic" in English was in the 16th century. At that time, it meant "poisonous" or "harmful." Today, we still use it in the same way. For example, we might say "toxic waste" to refer to harmful substances or "toxic relationship" to describe a harmful relationship.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Toxic
Common Phrases:
Toxic waste: Harmful substances that are dangerous to the environment and human health.
Toxic relationship: A harmful or destructive relationship characterized by abuse, control, or emotional manipulation.
Toxic environment: A hostile or unhealthy environment, often characterized by negativity, conflict, or discrimination.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Toxic masculinity: Harmful or harmful attitudes and behaviors associated with traditional notions of masculinity.
Toxic positivity: The forced promotion of happiness and optimism, often to the detriment of acknowledging and addressing negative emotions or experiences.
Toxic shock syndrome: A rare bacterial infection that can cause severe illness and even death.
Idioms with Synonyms:
Poisonous environment: A harmful or dangerous situation.
Venomous relationship: A bitter or spiteful relationship.
Deadly atmosphere: A hostile or dangerous situation.
Note: While "toxic" has become a popular word in recent years, there are not many established idioms or phrases specifically using this word. However, the related concepts of poison, venom, and harm are commonly used in idiomatic expressions.
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Source Information
Definition of toxic from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
