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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For William Mair, professor of molecular metabolism at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, talk about immortality or radical life extension has a clear opportunity cost. Arianna Huffington, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025 Nunn earned big-screen immortality as the unforgettable, tragic Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989). EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Kahlo's work and the love of her fans has, in a sense, given the Mexican artist immortality. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025 The potential is for infinite consciousness, enlightenment, total fulfillment, total liberation, immortality, no more dying, no more suffering. David Marchese, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortality

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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 23 Mar. 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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