Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatal injury
noun
ˈfeɪtəl ˈɪn.dʒəri
Definition
An injury that leads to death.
Examples
- The car accident resulted in a fatal injury for the driver.
- Emergency responders were on the scene of the fatal injury within minutes.
- Investigations were launched after the fatal injury at the construction site.
Meaning
Fatal injury refers to a physical harm inflicted on a person that results in their death, often due to the severity or nature of the wounds sustained. These injuries are typically irreversible and can occur from various causes, such as accidents, violence, or medical conditions.
Synonyms
- lethal injury
- terminal injury
- deadly harm
- mortal wound
