Difference between Nonlethal and Nonfatal

What is the difference between Nonlethal and Nonfatal?

Nonlethal as an adjective is not capable of causing death. while Nonfatal as an adjective is not fatal; from which death will not result.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not capable of causing death. Designed to cause incapacitation without causing death.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not fatal; from which death will not result.

We hope you now know whether to use Nonlethal or Nonfatal in your sentence.