immortality

Variant of immortal

immortal definition

im·mor·tal (i môrt′'l)

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

Etymology: 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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