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fatally

[ˈfeɪ̯ɾl̩i]

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Causing or resulting in death; fatal.

    - "The accident was fatal."
    - "His wounds were fatally injured."
  • Adjective

    Bringing about a definite and often disastrous end.

    - "The decision was fatally flawed."
    - "The war had fatal consequences."

Synonyms

mortally
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fatally
haley , staley , traley
Variants
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fatally
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'fatum' meaning 'fate' or 'prophecy'. The word 'fatally' comes from the idea of something being determined by fate or prophecy to result in death.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fatally' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In Greek mythology, the Fates were the goddesses of fate and destiny, and their decrees were considered fatal.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fatalism: The belief that events are determined by fate and cannot be changed by human action.

  2. Fatality: The quality or state of being fatal; death.


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In literature, 'fatally' is often used to describe a tragic outcome or a decision that leads to disaster. In art, the concept of 'fatalism' or the belief that events are determined by fate is explored in various works. In music, there are several songs with the word 'fatal' or 'fatally' in the title.

How to Memorize "fatally"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a skull and crossbones to represent the idea of death and fatality.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fatal' with the word 'disaster' or 'tragedy'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fatal is a five-letter word that starts with F and ends with A, L, and T. It means causing or resulting in death.'


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