CEFR B2

fatality

noun

Meaning

The state or fact of being destined to die; death, especially in a violent or sudden way.

Examples

The accident was declared a triple fatality.
The number of fatalities from the earthquake is still unknown.

Synonyms: death, demise, mortality, passing

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fatality (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /fəˈtælɪti/

Definition

The state or fact of being destined to die; death, especially in a violent or sudden way.

Examples

The accident was declared a triple fatality.
The number of fatalities from the earthquake is still unknown.
The report detailed the cause of the pilot's fatality.

How to Use fatality

fatality rate (collocation): The ratio of deaths in an accident or disaster to the number of people involved. — "The high fatality rate in this region is a cause for concern."
fatality (prepositional phrase): Used to describe the outcome of an event, especially an accident or disaster. — "The accident was declared a fatality."

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