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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.
"Ancient legends often describe quests for immortality."
2
The state of being remembered forever.
"His novels earned him a kind of literary immortality."

How to use immortality

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiving forever, or being remembered forever after death.

Word forms

immortalities plural

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Etymology

From Old French immortalite, from Latin immortalitas; immortal plus -ity.

Origin: Latin

athanasy deathlessness eternal life everlasting life

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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