Fatality: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatality

 

[ fəˈtæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

injuries

An occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

Synonyms

casualty, death, mortality

Examples of usage

  • A road traffic accident with multiple fatalities.
  • The fatality rate from the disease has been steadily increasing.
  • The earthquake resulted in numerous fatalities.
  • The fatality of the crash shocked the local community.
  • Despite advancements in safety, workplace fatalities still occur.
Context #2 | Noun

video games

The finishing move in a fighting game that results in the opponent's death.

Synonyms

finishing move, kill move

Examples of usage

  • He executed the fatality move with precision.
  • The game features various brutal fatalities.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fatalidade

🇮🇳 मृत्यु

🇩🇪 Todesfall

🇮🇩 kematian

🇺🇦 фатальність

🇵🇱 śmiertelność

🇯🇵 死亡 (しぼう)

🇫🇷 fatalité

🇪🇸 fatalidad

🇹🇷 ölüm

🇰🇷 사망

🇸🇦 وفيات

🇨🇿 smrt

🇸🇰 smrť

🇨🇳 死亡

🇸🇮 smrtnost

🇮🇸 dauðsföll

🇰🇿 өлім

🇬🇪 სიკვდილი

🇦🇿 ölüm

🇲🇽 fatalidad

Etymology

The word 'fatality' originated in the late 15th century from the French word 'fatalité' meaning 'destiny'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the occurrence of death. The term has been commonly used in various contexts, including accidents, diseases, and video games, to describe situations involving death. The concept of fatality has been a significant aspect of human history, reflecting the fragility and mortality of life.

See also: fatalistic, fatalities, fatally, fatalness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,229, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.