immortality
Immortality (noun) means the state of living forever, never dying. Example: “Ancient legends often describe quests for immortality.”
How to use immortality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiving forever, or being remembered forever after death.
Word forms
immortalities plural
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Ancient legends often describe quests for _____.
Etymology
From Old French immortalite, from Latin immortalitas; immortal plus -ity.
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What does “immortality” mean?
The word “immortality” means the state of living forever, never dying. In plain terms, living forever, or being remembered forever after death.
How do you pronounce “immortality”?
“Immortality” is pronounced ih-maw-TA-luh-tee (/ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ in IPA).
How do you use “immortality” in a sentence?
Here is “immortality” used in a sentence: “Ancient legends often describe quests for immortality.”
What is another word for “immortality”?
Words with a similar meaning to “immortality” include athanasy, deathlessness, eternal life and everlasting life.
What is the opposite of “immortality”?
The opposite of “immortality” — its antonyms — is mortality.
What part of speech is “immortality”?
“Immortality” is a noun.
Where does the word “immortality” come from?
The word “immortality” comes from Latin. From Old French immortalite, from Latin immortalitas; immortal plus -ity.
Is “immortality” a common word?
“Immortality” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.