malignant
ma
lig
ˈlɪg
lig
nant
nənt
nēnt
/məlˈɪɡnənt/

Definition & Meaning of "malignant"in English

malignant
01

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most malignant
Comparative
more malignant
gradable
Examples
Malignant tumors have the potential to spread to other parts of the body if not treated promptly.
02

having the potential to cause serious harm

Examples
His malignant behavior towards his coworkers led to a toxic work environment.
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