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Ancient Greek τόξον (tóxon)

Proto-Indo-European *-kos

Ancient Greek -κός (-kós)

Ancient Greek -ῐκός (-ĭkós)

Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós)

Proto-Indo-European *-kos

English toxicity

From toxic + -ity.

toxicity (usually uncountable, plural toxicities)

  1. The quality or degree of being toxic.
    Synonym: poisonousness

Regarding the limits on synonym interchange, see poison § Usage notes.

degree

quality