Word
immortality
Phoneticsim·mor·tal·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪmɔɹˈtæɫɪti/
UK/ɪmɔːtˈælɪti/
Definitions
01living forever
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal
n. the ability to live forever and never die.
n. the state of being exempt from death or destruction; eternal life.
“In many ancient myths, the gods drank a special liquid to keep their immortality.”
“The quest for biological immortality remains a central theme in both speculative science and ancient mythological traditions.”
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02lasting fame
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. the quality of being famous or remembered for a very long time after you die.
n. enduring fame or celebrity that ensures a person is remembered long after their death.
“The poet achieved immortality through his beautiful words, which people still read today.”
“Great artists often seek a kind of immortality, hoping their creative output will resonate with generations long after they have passed.”
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Real-World Examples
“Vampires embody absolute freedom, power, immortality, beauty and often forbidden love.” “Bryan Johnson, the frequently shirtless tech tycoon who has funnelled his fortune into what he calls the “Don’t Die” movement , has turned his quest for immortality into a prolonged exhibition of ascetic self-management.” “The idea was this: genes strive for immortality, and individuals, families, and species are merely vehicles in that quest.” “Hinduism and Buddhism both feature lotus flowers as a symbol for divinity, immortality and purity.” Etymology
From Middle English immortalitee, immortalite, from Old French immortalité, from Latin immortālitās. Morphologically immortal + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- C1 · Advanced
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