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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Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles. Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025 Regardless of their differences, all Cosmists advocated for the attainment of immortality and colonization of outer space, goals people still strive for today. Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025 Throughout the series, Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin) prides himself on the fact that these hybrids can end death, effectively creating immortality. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 This week, the Wall Street Journal ran a story that reduced longevity to a roll call of billionaires chasing immortality. Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 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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