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fa⋅tal⋅ly

  [feyt-l-ee]
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–adverb
1. in a manner leading to death or disaster: He was injured fatally in the accident.
2. by a decree of fate or destiny; by inevitable predetermination.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME; see fatal, -ly
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fa·tal·ly   (fāt'l-ē)   
adv.  
  1. So as to cause death; mortally: fatally injured.
  2. So as to result in disaster or ruin.
  3. According to the decree of fate; inevitably.
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Fatally

Fa"tal*ly\, adv. 1. In a manner proceeding from, or determined by, fate. --Bentley.

2. In a manner issuing in death or ruin; mortally; destructively; as, fatally deceived or wounded.
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