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