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Definition of immortalization

immortalization

/ɪˌmɔːrtələˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: immortalisation)
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Adverb:immortally
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Plural:immortalizations
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Adjective:immortal
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immortalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of conferring enduring fame, remembrance, or eternal life upon someone or something, especially through art, literature, or historical record.

Example

"The poet's verses ensured the immortalization of the ancient hero in cultural memory."

2

The process by which a cell line is genetically altered or mutated so that it can proliferate indefinitely in culture beyond its normal limit of cell division.

Example

"Researchers used viral proteins to induce the immortalization of primary human fibroblasts for long-term laboratory study."

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• Rhymes for immortalization

• Nearby Words

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immovability

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immortalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immortalization
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