Immortality: meaning, definitions and examples

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immortality

 

[ ˌɪmɔːˈtælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quest for

The state of being able to live forever; eternal life.

Synonyms

eternity, everlasting life, perpetuity

Examples of usage

  • The search for the fountain of youth was driven by the desire for immortality.
  • Legends and myths often revolve around characters seeking immortality.
Context #2 | Noun

belief in

The belief that one's soul or essence continues to exist beyond physical death.

Synonyms

afterlife, eternal life, resurrection

Examples of usage

  • Many religions incorporate the concept of immortality into their teachings.
  • Some people find comfort in the idea of immortality after death.
Context #3 | Noun

quality of being

The quality of being remembered or celebrated through time.

Synonyms

enduring legacy, eternal fame, perpetual remembrance

Examples of usage

  • The artist achieved a form of immortality through his timeless works.
  • Heroes are often immortalized in stories and songs.

Translations

Translations of the word "immortality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imortalidade

🇮🇳 अमरत्व

🇩🇪 Unsterblichkeit

🇮🇩 keabadian

🇺🇦 безсмертя

🇵🇱 nieśmiertelność

🇯🇵 不死

🇫🇷 immortalité

🇪🇸 inmortalidad

🇹🇷 ölümsüzlük

🇰🇷 불멸

🇸🇦 الخلود

🇨🇿 nesmrtelnost

🇸🇰 nesmrteľnosť

🇨🇳 永生

🇸🇮 nesmrtnost

🇮🇸 ódauðleiki

🇰🇿 мәңгілік

🇬🇪 უკვდავება

🇦🇿 ölümsüzlük

🇲🇽 inmortalidad

Etymology

The concept of immortality has fascinated humanity for centuries, with various cultures and religions exploring the idea of eternal life. From ancient myths of gods and goddesses who possessed immortality to modern interpretations of life beyond death, the notion of living forever has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and philosophy. While the quest for immortality remains a subject of debate and speculation, the desire to transcend mortality continues to shape human beliefs and aspirations.

See also: immortals.

Word Frequency Rank

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