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.
Recent Examples on the Web Ramakrishnan shares his perspectives on the realities of aging, death and immortality. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024 One interpretation from Hindu scriptures references an episode known as the churning of the ocean, which produces a nectar of immortality, Kowsik explains. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 Some physicists and philosophers have taken this line of thinking to extreme lengths, arguing for a sort of quantum immortality. Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Phyllis is unfortunately not offered the same elixir and is not given her own immortality. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term Both men have reached rap immortality with decidedly different paths. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024 Here are five things to watch as the Wolverines and Huskies pursue immortality at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday (4:45 p.m. PST; ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes). J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024 The 2017-18 iteration appeared to be headed toward immortality after reaching the NorCal Open final with a 29-0 record. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024 In an interview several years before his death, Marley said a person achieves a sense of immortality by having a right relationship with God. John Blake, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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