/maˈliɣno/
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Translation
malignant, evil
Word origin
From Latin malignus, from male ('badly') plus the root of gignere ('to beget'), literally 'of a bad nature'. The same root gives English 'malign' and 'malignant'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- malignus
- English cognates
- malign, malignant
Grammar
Femininemaligna
Masc pluralmalignos
Fem pluralmalignas
Examples
confirmó .
The doctor confirmed that the tumour was malignant.
biopsia descartó .
The biopsy ruled out a malignant growth.
.
He had an evil, cold look.
asusta .
The evil character in the film frightens everyone.
risa resonó .
Her malevolent laugh echoed around the room.
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