immortality
ih-maw-TA-luh-tee
Immortality (noun) means the state of living forever, never dying. Example: “Ancient legends often describe quests for immortality.”
noun
1
The state of living forever, never dying.
"In Greek mythology, Tithonus was granted immortality but not eternal youth."
"Ancient legends often describe quests for immortality."
2
The state of being remembered forever.
"You have to salute Gerrard's bravery in accepting the challenge of trying to turn Rangers around given that he has zero experience in senior management. Immortality beckons if he does it."
— Tom English, Steven Gerrard: A 'seriously clever or recklessly stupid' Rangers appointment (2018)
"His novels earned him a kind of literary immortality."
How to use immortality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiving forever, or being remembered forever after death.
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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.
