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fatal

The correct spelling is fatal.

How to pronounce fatal

[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]
noun

IPA: [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]

Say it like: Fat-al

The correct spelling is fatal. A fatality; an event that leads to death. For example: "a fatal wound; a fatal disease; that fatal day; a fatal mistake"

Usage Examples

a fatal wound; a fatal disease; that fatal day; a fatal mistake

a fatal error; a fatal exception

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A fatality; an event that leads to death.
  2. 2.A fatal error; a failure that causes a program to terminate.

adjective

  1. 1.Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.
  2. 2.Foreboding death or great disaster.
  3. 3.Causing death or destruction.
  4. 4.Causing a sudden end to the running of a program.

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