# fatality vs fatally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fatality
*noun · IPA /feɪˈtælɪti/ · frequency rank #23,537*
The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.

### fatally
*adverb · IPA /ˈfeɪtəli/ · frequency rank #18,822*
In a deadly manner; lethally.

## Source
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