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Definition of mortality

mortality

/mɔːrˈtæl.ə.ti/
mor · tal · i · ty
Adverb:mortally
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Plural:mortalities
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Adjective:mortal
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mortality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or condition of being subject to death.

Example

"A serious illness often forces people to confront their own mortality."

2

Death, especially on a large scale, or the number of deaths in a given time or place; the death rate.

Example

"Improved sanitation and maternal healthcare significantly reduced infant mortality in the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'mortality' (the state of being subject to death, or death rate) with 'morality' (principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong).

• Rhymes for mortality

• Nearby Words

morsel
mortadella
mortal
mortality
mortally
mortar
mortarboard

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Old French 'mortalite' from Latin 'mortalitatem' ('state of being subject to death'), derived from 'mortalis' ('mortal') and 'mors' ('death').

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