immortal
UK: ɪˈmɔːt(ə)l | US: ɪˈmɔːrt(ə)l
adj. 1. living forever; never dying or decaying
adj. 2. enduring or remembered for a very long time
n. 1. a being that lives forever, such as a god or mythical creature
immortal = im<not> + mort<death> + al<adjective suffix>
- im (prefix): From Latin "in-" meaning "not," assimilated to "im-" before "m."
- mort (root): From Latin "mors/mortis" meaning "death."
- al (suffix): Latin "-alis," forming adjectives meaning "pertaining to."
Etymology Origin:
The word "immortal" traces back to Latin "immortalis," combining "im-" (negation) + "mortalis" (mortal, from "mors"). It originally described gods or beings exempt from death, later extending to fame or legacy that "never dies." The root "mort" appears in related words like "mortality" and "mortuary," consistently tied to the concept of death.
The phoenix is an immortal creature in mythology.
Shakespeare's works have achieved immortal fame.
Many cultures seek the secret of immortal life.
His contributions to science made him immortal in history.
Vampires are often portrayed as immortal beings in fiction.