fatal

//ˈfeɪ.təl//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Adjective

1

causing or capable of causing death

The disease can be fatal if left untreated.

2

leading to failure or disaster; disastrous

The decision to expand too quickly proved fatal to the company.

3

decisively important; fateful

This meeting could be fatal to the success of the project.