immortal

¹im·mor·tal

adjective \(ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-t^əl\

Definition of IMMORTAL

1

: exempt from death <the immortal gods>

2

: exempt from oblivion : imperishable <immortal fame>

3

: connected with or relating to immortality

4

: able or tending to divide indefinitely <immortal cell lines produced in culture>

— im·mor·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

Examples of IMMORTAL

1. <the age-old quest for immortal fame>
2. <vowed that his hatred of that family was immortal and that someday he'd get his revenge>

Origin of IMMORTAL

Middle English, from Latin immortalis, from in- + mortalis mortal

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to IMMORTAL

Synonyms

ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms

impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Related Words

durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn; imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible; timeless; abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering; continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Near Antonyms

ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory; interim, provisional, short-term

²immortal

noun

Definition of IMMORTAL

1

a : one exempt from death

b plural often capitalized : the gods of the Greek and Roman pantheon

2

a : a person whose fame is lasting

b capitalized : any of the 40 members of the Académie Française

First Known Use of IMMORTAL

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