# immortality

/ˌɪmɔɹˈtæɫɪti/ (US) · /ɪmɔːtˈælɪti/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/immortality
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. lasting fame

noun · CEFR C1 · Literary

the state of being famous or remembered for a very long time after death.

For teachers: enduring fame or greatness that ensures a person is remembered by future generations.

- The poet achieved immortality through his beautiful words, which people still read today.
- Shakespeare achieved a kind of literary immortality that few other writers can hope to emulate.

## Examples

- Ancient myths often tell stories of heroes searching for immortality.
- The scientist dedicated his entire career to studying cellular aging in hopes of achieving biological immortality.
- While biological immortality remains a staple of science fiction, many artists achieve a symbolic version of it through works that continue to influence culture centuries after their passing.

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