fatality

noun

fa·tal·i·ty | \fā-ˈta-lə-tē,

fə-\

plural fatalities

Definition of fatality

1a : the quality or state of causing death or destruction

b : the quality or condition of being destined for disaster

2 : something established by fate

3a : fate sense 1

b : fatalism

4 : the agent or agency of fate

5a : death resulting from a disaster

b : one that experiences a fatal outcome

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Synonyms for fatality

Synonyms

casualty, loss, prey, victim

Examples of fatality in a Sentence

The car crash caused one fatality and several serious injuries. the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities

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With that fatality, Bach joins a growing list of farmers dealing with a problem that isn't native to Indiana — black vultures. — Jordyn Hermani, Indianapolis Star, "Black vultures are eating cows alive. But it's difficult to legally kill the birds.," 13 July 2018 Last year, Florida was once again named the most dangerous state for bicyclists, with the highest rate of bicyclist fatalities, according to the most recent statistics from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association. — David Schutz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Which Broward County roads are safe for bicyclists? Search our map," 13 July 2018 From 2007 to 2016, there was a total of 243 attacks — including one fatality. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Florida beaches closed after shark attacks leave 2 injured: report," 13 July 2018 That allows the institute to investigate only one-third of on-duty firefighter fatalities. — Mike Hendricks, kansascity, "In a tragic loop, firefighters continue to die from preventable mistakes," 13 July 2018 Detectives investigating hit-and-run fatalities are often plagued by vague vehicle descriptions. — Dan Morse, Washington Post, "This flaming 8-ball decal may help solve a hit-and-run mystery," 12 July 2018 Petty Officer First Class Samarn Kunan — The Fallen Former Navy SEAL This retired Thai Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to help save the Wild Boars, becoming the dangerous mission’s only fatality. — SI.com, "These People Helped Keep Thai Soccer Team Alive in Flooded Cave," 11 July 2018 Tragically, Minnesota has seen two fatalities in children caused from a waterborne amoeba that enters the nose and attacks the brain. — Glenn Howatt, chicagotribune.com, "Swimming pools, hot tubs are more likely than lakes to make you sick, studies find," 11 July 2018 But what separates Earthquake Alert! from many other apps is the supplemental information that comes following an event, such as fatality figures and economic impact. — Cliff Kapono, sandiegouniontribune.com, "These smartphone apps will help you get through a natural disaster," 8 July 2018

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