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Immortal

/ɪˈmɔːr.təl/
adjectivenounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not subject to death; living forever.

    "The ancient myths often spoke of immortal gods who ruled over the world."
As noun
  1. 1

    A being that lives forever; an eternal being.

    "In many cultures, the immortal are revered and feared for their power."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'immortalis', combining the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'mortalis' (meaning 'subject to death' or 'mortal'). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the term originally carried theological weight concerning the soul before expanding into general literature and philosophy to describe fame and endless existence.

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