immortal

Immortal is defined as something or someone that can never die.

(adjective)

A vampire who cannot ever die is an example of someone who would be described as immortal.

The definition of an immortal is a person who cannot ever die, or a person whose fame lives on.

(noun)

  1. A vampire is an example of an immortal if he is unable to ever die.
  2. A celebrity whose fame lives on even after his death is an example of an immortal.

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See immortal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. not mortal; deathless; living or lasting forever
  2. of or relating to immortality
  3. lasting a long time; enduring
  4. having lasting fame: an immortal poet

Origin: ME < L immortalis: see in- & mortal

noun

an immortal being; specif.,
  1. the ancient Greek or Roman gods
  2. a person having lasting fame

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See immortal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not subject to death: immortal deities; the immortal soul.
  2. Never to be forgotten; everlasting: immortal words.
  3. Of or relating to immortality.
  4. Biology Capable of indefinite growth or division. Used of cells in culture.
noun
  1. One not subject to death.
  2. One whose fame is enduring.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French immortel

Origin: , from Latin immortālis; see mer- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • im·morˈtal·ly adverb

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