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Meaning of fatal
causing or capable of causing death
Etymology of fatal
The word "fatal" originates from the Latin word "fatalis," meaning "of or pertaining to fate" or "decreed by fate," which is derived from "fatum," meaning "fate" or "destiny"
Synonyms
deadly
lethal
mortal
terminal
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
destructive
devastating
ruinous
dire
grim
severe
critical
acute
poisonous
toxic
noxious
harmful
injurious
pernicious
baneful
baleful
lethal
killer
mortal
deathly
fateful
Definitions
- Causing or capable of causing death
- * Having a severe and unpleasant effect
Usage Examples
- The accident was fatal, and the driver did not survive
- * The disease is fatal if left untreated
- * The combination of the two substances can be fatal
Antonyms
harmless
safe
benign
nonlethal
mild
slight
minor
moderate
insignificant
trivial
negligible
innocuous
nonfatal
survivable
recoverable
curable
treatable
reversible