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Casualty

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Meanings of Casualty

Noun

  • An accident or something bad that happens by chance.
  • A person who gets hurt or is in trouble because of an accident.
  • A person who has died because of an accident or a fight.
  • A person in the army who can't do their job anymore because they are hurt or sick.
  • The part of a hospital that helps people who are hurt or need help quickly.
  • An extra cost or payment that happens by chance.
  • Something that happens randomly without planning.

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Translations for the word: Casualty

hindi
हादसा (Hadsa)

hadsa

दुख (Dukh)

dukh

नुकसान (Nuksan)

nuksan

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Casualty

What does 'casualty' mean?
A casualty is a person who is hurt or killed in an accident or a war.
How do you pronounce 'casualty'?
You say 'casualty' like this: kazh-oo-al-tee.
What is the origin of the word 'casualty'?
The word 'casualty' comes from the Latin word 'casualis', which means 'by chance'.
What is the meaning of 'casualty' in Bengali?
The word 'casualty' in Bengali is 'দুর্ঘটনা' (Durghatana).