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 festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 Advertisement The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons. Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 The Kumbh draws upon Hindu mythology and the legend of demons and gods fighting over a pitcher containing the elixir of immortality. Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025 This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality. Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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