immortality — the ability to live forever; eternal life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to live forever; eternal life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌmɔːrˈtæləti/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that immortality was boring because he had already binge-watched every Netflix series twice.
- Scientists are researching ways to extend human lifespan, but true immortality remains a fantasy.
- She gained a kind of immortality through her groundbreaking discoveries in medicine.
immortality
NOUN[/ɪˌmɔːrˈtæləti/]
the ability to live forever; eternal life
The ancient king searched for immortality by drinking a legendary magical potion.
The wizard believed immortality was possible after discovering the secret of becoming immortal. (immortal + -ity → the state of being immortal)
The search for immortality became a legendary journey that inspired all humanity.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin immortalis, composed of the negation prefix im- (not) and mortalis (subject to death), which itself comes from mors (death). The term literally means 'not subject to death' and entered English through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
im- (not) + mort- (death, from Latin mors) + -al (relating to) + -ity (state or condition of). The suffix -ity transforms the adjective immortal into a noun denoting the abstract quality of being deathless.
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📝Examples
“The vampire complained that immortality was boring because he had already binge-watched every Netflix series twice.”
“Scientists are researching ways to extend human lifespan, but true immortality remains a fantasy.”
“She gained a kind of immortality through her groundbreaking discoveries in medicine.”
“The Greek gods enjoyed immortality but still managed to create plenty of drama in their eternal lives.”
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