Meaning of the word fatality in English

What does fatality mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fatality

US /fəˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /fəˈtæl.ə.ti/
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Noun

1.

a death caused by an accident or a disaster

Example:
There were no fatalities in the plane crash, thankfully.
The earthquake resulted in numerous fatalities.
2.

the quality of being destined to happen; inevitability

Example:
The fatality of their meeting was clear from the start.
There was a sense of fatality about the whole situation.