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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The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy (Chandler), marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2025 It's long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI. ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025 Roberto Bolaño aimed for immortality with a staggering five-part opus about cruelty and survival in this swirling, sly, relentless novel set in a Mexican border town. Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Now just 200 laps stand between them and racing immortality. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 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 22 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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