immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē How to pronounce immortality (audio)
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: unending existence
b
: lasting fame

Examples of immortality in a Sentence

She believed in the immortality of the soul. He found immortality through his films.
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The Fame Monster track sits on the razor’s edge between glamour, tragedy, and immortality. Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 Guillermo Del Toro’s debut film is a radical departure from Dracula and his batty ilk, as vampirism is reimagined as a side effect of the immortality granted by a wondrous mechanism created by a 16th-century alchemist. James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 Those donating at the top tier of $10,000 will have their portrait included in the mural being painted on the ceiling — one path to restaurant immortality (or at least as long as Allegretto remains open). Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Although immortality is a core tenet of vampire lore, it’s not typically explored as most vampire stories involve some mortals crossing paths with a bloodsucker and some moment in time. James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for immortality 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immortality was in the 14th century

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortality. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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immortality

noun
im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē How to pronounce immortality (audio)
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: endless life
b
: lasting fame or glory

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