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mortality

mortality

63 5.7
The fact that living things must die
  • noun
  • /mɔrˈtælɪti/
translation icon : mortalidad
  • I think we all face our own mortality at some point.

I think we all face our own mortality at some point.

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Examples

  • But that's the thing about, you know, staring your mortality straight in the eyes.

  • It's been a good reminder to revisit mortality, or at least the awareness that time is limited.

  • Some thoughts are dark, like thinking about mortality, my own and that of others.

  • Well, mortality is actually a great thing to be familiar with.

  • You know, as you get older, you begin to recognize your own mortality.

  • l've come to terms with my own mortality, my friend.

  • I love that story because I feel like it's a great lesson to everyone right now in the face of thinking about mortality on a daily basis.

  • As he reflected on his life, he became acutely aware of his mortality and the limited time he had left.

  • The documentary explored issues surrounding human mortality and the ways people cope with the knowledge of death.

  • Conversations about mortality often inspire individuals to live more fully and appreciate each moment.

Antonyms

73 7.2

A life that never ends

Compounds

mortality rate
  • Specialized
34 3.8

The number of people who die in a group each year per 1,000 people

infant mortality
  • Specialized
20 4.1

The number of babies who die before their first birthday in a group of people

infant mortality rate
  • Specialized
7 3.7

Number of babies who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births

mortality table
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A table showing how likely people of each age are to die and the average years they have left

neonatal mortality
  • Specialized
1 6.0

The rate of babies who die in their first 28 days

6.1

Number of babies who die in their first 28 days for every 1,000 live births

An idea about death and what it means for people

How Long-Lived

eternity
  • Informal
63 4.7
immortality
73 7.2
longevity
45 5.5
mortality
63 5.7
short-lived
49 3.9

Surface Forms

mortality singular
mortalities plural

Morphology

mortality = mortal (transparent) = mortal + ity

The noun is a straightforward abstract noun formed from the adjective 'mortal' with the productive suffix '-ity', so the meaning 'the state of being mortal' is directly derived.

Etymology

Mortality comes from the Latin root mort- which means 'death', and you can see the same root in words like mortal and mortuary. So mortality explains the simple idea of being subject to 'death'.