Mortal: meaning, definitions and examples

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mortal

 

[ หˆmษ”หrt(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in mythology

Subject to death; having a transitory existence; as, all men are mortal.

Synonyms

ephemeral, transient

Examples of usage

  • Despite his god-like powers, Achilles was still a mortal man.
  • In Greek mythology, mortals were often at the mercy of the whims of the gods.
Context #2 | Noun

in a general sense

A human being; a person, especially as contrasted with a god or immortal.

Synonyms

human, individual, person

Examples of usage

  • Even though she was a powerful sorceress, Morgana was still a mortal.
  • The novel explores the struggles and triumphs of mortals living in a world of magic.

Translations

Translations of the word "mortal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mortal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคถเฅเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sterblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะตั€ั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›miertelny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญปใฌในใ้‹ๅ‘ฝใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mortel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mortal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรผmlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃฝ์„ ์šด๋ช…์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smrtelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smrteฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡กไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smrten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dauรฐlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปั–ะผัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรผmlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mortal

Word origin

The word 'mortal' originated from the Latin word 'mortalis', which means 'subject to death'. The concept of mortality has been a central theme in various mythologies and philosophies throughout history, highlighting the transient nature of human existence. From ancient civilizations to modern literature, the idea of mortality continues to captivate and provoke contemplation on the fragility of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,443 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.