Fatally: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatally

 

[ ˈfeɪtəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a serious or deadly manner

In a way that results in death or serious harm.

Synonyms

lethally, mortally

Examples of usage

  • He was fatally injured in the car accident.
  • The disease can fatally affect the lungs.
  • She was shot fatally in the chest.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that cannot be reversed or undone

In a way that has irreversible consequences.

Synonyms

irreversibly, irrevocably

Examples of usage

  • The mistake was made, and it was fatally damaging to the company.
  • The decision to close the factory was fatally flawed.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fatalmente

🇮🇳 घातक रूप से

🇩🇪 tödlich

🇮🇩 fatal

🇺🇦 фатально

🇵🇱 śmiertelnie

🇯🇵 致命的に (ちめいてきに)

🇫🇷 fatalement

🇪🇸 fatalmente

🇹🇷 ölümcül

🇰🇷 치명적으로 (致命的으로)

🇸🇦 بشكل قاتل

🇨🇿 fatálně

🇸🇰 fatálne

🇨🇳 致命地 (zhìmìng dì)

🇸🇮 usodno

🇮🇸 banvænt

🇰🇿 өлімге әкелетін

🇬🇪 სასიკვდილოდ (sasikvdilod)

🇦🇿 ölümcül

🇲🇽 fatalmente

Etymology

The word 'fatally' is derived from the Middle English word 'fatal,' which comes from the Latin word 'fatalis,' meaning 'of or relating to fate.' The concept of fate has been a significant theme in various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with the idea of a predetermined course of events. The use of 'fatally' to describe something that results in death or serious harm reflects the finality and inevitability of such outcomes.

See also: fatalistic, fatalities, fatality, fatalness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,499, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.