immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: unending existence

believes in the immortality of the soul

b

: lasting fame

achieved immortality through her art

Synonyms of immortality

• eternity

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

Arguably, being the subject of a Times obituary, itself, is a measure of immortality. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Back at the Daily News, obituaries weren’t the best way to achieve immortality. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026

Because for each of us, the biggest contribution of whole brain emulation may not need to be digital immortality. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Curry’s name resides alongside that of his hopeful future teammate, LeBron James, as this generation’s two strongest locks for enshrinement into basketball immortality. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immortality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: endless life

b

: lasting fame or glory