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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The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025 The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy (Chandler), marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025 The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Other inductees in the 2025 class included Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, and Eric Allen, but for many, the highlight was watching two brothers from rural Georgia embrace on football’s biggest stage—both legends, both gold-jacketed, and now forever linked in NFL immortality. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 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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