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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Iblis granted her wish not simply by saving Hunbish’s life, but by giving him immortality—an immortality Shadi and Khalid stole. Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 In his early work, Kant embraced German rationalism, convinced that pure reason could prove God’s existence and the soul’s immortality. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 And so alchemy, and the philosophical ideas surrounding alchemy, all kind of interplayed into those same themes of immortality and metalwork. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025 What if the Eyeball gets into a Synth, ensuring immortality; takes over all of Earth; sends humans to do its bidding throughout space; and eventually takes over the galaxy? Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 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 5 Oct. 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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