fatal
[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]
noun
Meaning
A fatality; an event that leads to death.
A fatal error; a failure that causes a program to terminate.
adjective
Meaning
Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.
Foreboding death or great disaster.
Causing death or destruction.
"a fatal wound; a fatal disease; that fatal day; a fatal mistake"
Causing a sudden end to the running of a program.
"a fatal error; a fatal exception"
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