English Dictionary
Definition fatal in British English
fatal
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfeɪt(ə)l/
Example
In the nineteenth century childbirth often proved fatal.
Synonyms and related words
Example
The recession has proved fatal to many businesses.
Example
The sudden resignations dealt a fatal blow to the government.
Example
Yesterday's report highlighted fatal flaws in the system.
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