MALIGNANT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

Synonyms

Malignant

Antonyms

Benign

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "malignant" comes from Late Latin malignans, which comes from Middle French malignant.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Malignant

Indignant

➡️ Words that Start with MA

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Words that End with NT ⬅️

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