Fatality (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The toxic gas leak had a high fatality rate, claiming the lives of several workers in the factory.
- The new virus strain was known for its high fatality, spreading rapidly and killing thousands worldwide.
- The crash was a grim reminder of the fatality of speeding on highways, and the importance of road safety.
- The faulty wiring in the building had a fatality that was only discovered after the devastating fire.
- The extreme weather conditions had a fatality that was underestimated by the hikers, who were caught off guard by the sudden storm.
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Meaning 2
A death resulting from an accident or a disaster; "a decrease in the number of automobile fatalities".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The airline's safety record was marred by a single fatality in the crash of one of its planes last year.
- The number of fatalities on the highway has decreased significantly since the speed limit was lowered.
- The storm caused widespread destruction and resulted in several fatalities along the coast.
- The company was fined heavily for its role in the industrial accident that resulted in a fatality.
- The police reported a higher number of fatalities on New Year's Eve due to drunk driving.