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immortal

adjective
im·​mor·​tal | \ (ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl How to pronounce immortal (audio) \

Definition of immortal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : exempt from death the immortal gods
2 : exempt from oblivion : imperishable immortal fame
3 : connected with or relating to immortality
4 : able or tending to divide indefinitely immortal cell lines produced in culture

immortal

noun

Definition of immortal (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : one exempt from death
b immortals or Immortals plural : the gods of the Greek and Roman pantheon
2a : a person whose fame is lasting
b capitalized : any of the 40 members of the Académie Française

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Other Words from immortal

Adjective

immortally \ (ˌ)i-​ˈmȯr-​tᵊl-​ē How to pronounce immortally (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for immortal

Synonyms: Adjective

ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms: Adjective

impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

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Examples of immortal in a Sentence

Adjective

the age-old quest for immortal fame vowed that his hatred of that family was immortal and that someday he'd get his revenge

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The immortal Louis tells of his life as a vampire recruited by Lestat in 1791 Louisiana. — Los Angeles Times, "Movies on TV this week Sept. 1 - 7, 2019: John Wayne in ‘The Searchers’ and more," 30 Aug. 2019 Their deaths will open a gap in which will materialize a vision of the monk’s immortal self. — Brandon Shimoda, Harper's magazine, "The Fruits of Suffering," 19 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of immortal

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for immortal

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin immortalis, from in- + mortalis mortal

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immortal

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of immortal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: not capable of dying : living forever
—used to say that something will last or be remembered forever

immortal

noun

English Language Learners Definition of immortal (Entry 2 of 2)

: an immortal being (such as a god or goddess)
: a famous person who will never be forgotten

immortal

adjective
im·​mor·​tal | \ i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl How to pronounce immortal (audio) \

Kids Definition of immortal

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