Fatal

/ˈfeɪtəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing death; deadly.

The accident resulted in a fatal outcome for the driver.

Leading to failure or disaster; disastrous.

The team's poor strategy proved fatal in the championship game.

Mortally damaging or disabling.

He suffered a fatal blow that ended the fight.

Of or relating to fate; destiny.

In the story, the hero's fatal flaw led to his downfall.

From Latin 'fatalis' meaning 'of fate, fated, destined'.

fatal flaw

A mistake or weakness that leads to failure.

fatal error

A serious mistake that results in disaster.

fatal attraction

An irresistible but dangerous attraction.

fate

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.

mortality

The state of being subject to death.

mortuary

A place where dead bodies are kept for burial or cremation.