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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Fatal
The primary meaning of the word "fatal" is causing or capable of causing death.
Definitions
- Causing or capable of causing death
- Having a disastrous or devastating effect
- Relating to or resembling death
Etymology of Fatal
The word "fatal" comes from the Latin "fatalis," meaning "of or pertaining to fate"
Historically, the term has been used to describe events or circumstances that are inevitable or determined by fate
The word has evolved to include meanings related to death, disaster, and devastation
Example Uses
- The fatal accident on the highway claimed the lives of three people
- The doctor warned that the disease could be fatal if left untreated
- The company's fatal mistake led to its bankruptcy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmless
benign
innocuous
non-toxic
safe
secure
protected
preserved
saved
rescued
recovered
revived
mild
moderate
minor
insignificant
trivial
unimportant
negligible
harmless
non-lethal
non-deadly