fa·tal 
/ˈfeɪtl̟/ adjective
/ˈfeɪtl̟/ adjective [more fatal; most fatal] 1 : causing death
▪ a fatal accident ▪ a disease that is often fatal ▪ a fatal blow ▪ a chemical that can be fatal to birds synonyms 1deadly 2 : causing ruin or failure
▪ She made a fatal mistake/error. ▪ The plan contained a fatal flaw. [=a flaw that would cause it to fail] ▪ a fatal weakness
▪ a fatal accident ▪ a disease that is often fatal ▪ a fatal blow ▪ a chemical that can be fatal to birds synonyms 1deadly
▪ She made a fatal mistake/error. ▪ The plan contained a fatal flaw. [=a flaw that would cause it to fail] ▪ a fatal weakness
— fa·tal·ly adverb
▪ fatally shot/wounded
▪ fatally shot/wounded
