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

The moral choices surrounding Mother and her tree illustrate the true nature of the characters, with Blaine choosing immortality, Wally seeking to help humanity and Sam choosing to respect Mother’s wishes. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Everything was leading to one outcome for the Avs — a second championship in five years, another parade and immortality for all the key figures. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

Whether this is an immortality worth living is another question. —Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 27 May 2026

Not for a Villanova core now standing four wins from immortality. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 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