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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Now just 200 laps stand between them and racing immortality. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Most of the longevity movement is not really about immortality but rather about extending life and limiting the damaging effects of aging. Arianna Huffington, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025 More to Explore Rosemary: The Herb of Ritual and Remembrance Nina Foster December 20, 2024 From ancient Egypt to today, the scent of rosemary has promised comfort, joy, and even immortality. Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025 The opening montage, which already seems to have achieved immortality among the people who’ve experienced it online, builds what feels like every act that ever played a note on the show into six minutes of heaven. Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 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 18 May. 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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