Main Entry: prej·u·di·cial

Pronunciation: \ˌpre-jə-ˈdi-shəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : tending to injure or impair : detrimental <a transfer prejudicial to other creditors>
2 : leading to premature judgment or unwarranted opinion <prejudicial evidence>

— prej·u·di·cial·ly \-ˈdi-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

— prej·u·di·cial·ness \-shəl-nəs\ noun