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US/ˌɪm.ɔːrˈtæl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌɪm.ɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/
the state of living for ever; also being remembered for a very long time
In context
Ancient emperors spent fortunes searching for the secret of immortality.
Some tech billionaires believe science will one day give us immortality.
Writers hope their books will give them a kind of immortality.
Words that go with immortality
noun + preposition
- secret of immortalityIn the legend, the king sent sailors to find the secret of immortality.
- search for immortalityThe film is about one man's search for immortality.
- belief in immortalityMany religions share a belief in immortality of the soul.
- promise of immortalityThe company sells the promise of immortality to rich clients.
verb + noun
- achieve immortalityFew artists achieve immortality through their work.