Meaning & use
Fatally
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In a manner that causes death, or in a manner that is severely and irreparably damaging.
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The pedestrian was fatally injured when the car ran a red light.
The plan was fatally flawed from the very beginning.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively, as in "fatally flawed," to mean an error so severe it ruins the whole outcome.
Words with a similar meaning
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