English word nonlethal comes from English lethal, English non-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lethal | English (eng) | Deadly; mortal; fatal. (chemistry) One of the higher alcohols of the paraffine series obtained from spermaceti as a white crystalline solid. |
| non- | English (eng) | Used in the sense of not, to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed. |
| nonlethal | English (eng) |