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fatalities

 

[ fəˈtælətiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in news reports

Fatalities refer to the number of deaths resulting from a particular event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack. It is a grim statistic that is often reported in the media to convey the severity of the situation.

Synonyms

casualties, deaths, mortality

Examples of usage

  • The train derailment resulted in multiple fatalities.
  • The hurricane caused widespread devastation and numerous fatalities.
  • The terrorist bombing led to a high number of fatalities among civilians.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatalities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fatalidades

🇮🇳 मृत्यु

🇩🇪 Todesfälle

🇮🇩 kematian

🇺🇦 загиблі

🇵🇱 ofiary śmiertelne

🇯🇵 死亡者数

🇫🇷 décès

🇪🇸 fatalidades

🇹🇷 ölümler

🇰🇷 사망자

🇸🇦 وفيات

🇨🇿 úmrtí

🇸🇰 úmrtia

🇨🇳 死亡人数

🇸🇮 smrtne žrtve

🇮🇸 dauðsföll

🇰🇿 өлімдер

🇬🇪 სიკვდილიანობა

🇦🇿 ölümlər

🇲🇽 fatalidades

Etymology

The word 'fatalities' originated from the Latin word 'fatalis', meaning destined by fate or deadly. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the number of deaths resulting from various events. The term has gained prominence in news reporting to provide a concise way of conveying the impact of tragic incidents.

See also: fatalistic, fatality, fatally, fatalness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,354, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.