immortality — the ability to live forever; eternal life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to live forever; eternal life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌmɔːrˈtæləti/
Korean meaning: 불멸, 영생, 영원히 사는 능력
Korean pronunciation: 이-모-탤-러-티 (강세: 탤)
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
Living forever through the ages
Beyond mortality's reality lies immortality!
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Origin
라틴어 'immortalis'에서 유래했습니다. 'mortal(죽을 운명의)'에 부정의 접두사 'im-'이 붙어 '죽지 않는'이라는 의미가 되었고, 여기에 '-ity' 접미사가 붙어 명사형이 되었습니다.
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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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