fatal
Translation
fatal, deadly, lethal
Examples
He made a fatal error in his calculations.
He made a fatal error in his calculations.
The soldier received a fatal wound in battle.
The soldier received a fatal wound in battle.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) a fatal accident.
((noun)) + be + ((adjective)) The mistake was fatal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deadly, lethal, mortal; Antonyms: harmless, non-lethal
Etymology
From Latin 'fatalis', from 'fatum' (fate). Something 'fatal' is related to fate, often in a negative, death-related way.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'fate'. A fatal blow is one that seals your fate (to die).