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mortality
/mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/
[/mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/]
the state of being mortal
Advancednoun
Definition
Mortality is the condition of being subject to death. Speakers reflect on how awareness of mortality shapes how we live.
Example
Facing his own mortality changed how he spent his days.
Facing his own mortality changed how he spent his days.
Etymology
From Latin 'mortalitas', from 'mors', meaning death.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in reflective talks on life, meaning, and time.