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fatality

|fa/tal/i/ty|

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/fəˈtæl.ə.ti/

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/fəˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

death from disaster

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fatality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fatalitas,' where 'fatalis' meant 'destined to die.'

Historical Evolution

'fatalitas' transformed into the Old French word 'fatalité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fatality.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'destined to die,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'death resulting from an accident or disaster.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster.

The car crash resulted in several fatalities.

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Noun 2

the quality of causing death or disaster.

The fatality of the disease was evident in its rapid spread.

Synonyms

lethalitydeadliness

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40