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Meaning of fatal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fatal

Pronunciation:[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]

noun

Definitions

  1. A fatality; an event that leads to death.

  2. A fatal error; a failure that causes a program to terminate.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.

  2. Foreboding death or great disaster.

  3. Causing death or destruction.

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

  4. Causing a sudden end to the running of a program.

    Example: a fatal error; a fatal exception