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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During this period, the concept of immortality—the physical departure from human society and the achievement of eternal life—became a national preoccupation. Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025 The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025 To find immortality, Natalie Portman and John Krasinski first had to survive a white-knuckle car chase. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 May 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 Jun. 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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