1. plural of fatality; instances or qualities of being fatal or causing death
Usage: typically used in formal or statistical contexts
2. plural of fatality; the quality or state of being inevitable or inescapable
Usage: philosophical or literary usage

Examples

• The report documented the fatalnesses of workplace accidents in the construction industry.
• Traffic safety officials analyzed the fatalnesses associated with speeding on highways.
• The fatalnesses of certain diseases have decreased due to modern medical advances.
• Philosophers debated the fatalnesses of human existence and free will.
• Insurance companies calculate premiums based on historical fatalnesses in various occupations.