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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According to Hindu scriptures, gods and demons once churned the cosmic ocean in search of the nectar of immortality. Kyra Colah, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025 The man dies upon discovering her true identity, which prompts her to steal from the tree of immortality in an attempt to revive him. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025 Our research also suggests that a leader’s prolonged quest for immortality can strain family unity. Cassidy Creech, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025 As far as the here and now goes, though, Campbell’s Lions took another step toward immortality Sunday night, in front of more than 60,000 of their best friends. Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 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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