C1adjective 2K

Fatal

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfeɪtl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfeɪtl/"]/

Meaning of Fatal

causing or ending in death

In simple words: causing death or serious injury

Fatal in a sentence

• The disease was fatal and claimed many lives before a cure was found.
• He suffered a fatal injury that led to his death at the scene.
• Making a fatal mistake in the calculations caused the project to fail.
• The software error had a fatal impact on the system’s stability.
• She realized her decision had fatal consequences for her career.
• Fatal accidents on the highway have decreased due to new safety measures.
• The failure to follow the instructions resulted in a fatal error.
• His fatal flaw was underestimating his opponents’ abilities.

How to use Fatal

Use 'fatal' when referring to something that can cause death or is very dangerous. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless it's serious.

Grammar pattern

fatal + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fate'—something that leads to death or a serious end.

Related words

Collocations with Fatal

• be
• prove
• nearly
• always
• invariably
• for
• to
• be
• prove
• absolutely
• ultimately
• to

Synonyms for Fatal

• deadly
• lethal
• mortal
• terminal
• perilous

Opposites of Fatal

• harmless
• safe

Common mistakes with Fatal

• Confused with 'fetal', which relates to unborn babies.
• Misuse in non-life-threatening contexts, like 'fatal' for minor injuries.

Frequently asked questions about Fatal

What does Fatal mean?

causing death or serious injury

What is the definition of Fatal?

causing or ending in death

How do you use Fatal in a sentence?

The disease was fatal and claimed many lives before a cure was found.

Can you give another example of Fatal?

He suffered a fatal injury that led to his death at the scene.

What are synonyms for Fatal?

Common alternatives include deadly, lethal, mortal, terminal, perilous.

What is the opposite of Fatal?

Opposite meanings include harmless, safe.

What words go with Fatal?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, nearly, always, invariably, for, to, be, prove, absolutely, ultimately, to.

What are common mistakes when using Fatal?

Confused with 'fetal', which relates to unborn babies. Misuse in non-life-threatening contexts, like 'fatal' for minor injuries.

How do you pronounce Fatal?

US: /["/ˈfeɪtl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfeɪtl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fatal?

Use 'fatal' when referring to something that can cause death or is very dangerous. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless it's serious.

What CEFR level is Fatal?

"Fatal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.