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mortality Synonyms

Another word for mortality

Choosing another word for mortality depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of being subject to death.

Usage Example

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

Strong
impermanence
transience
ephemerality
finitude

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
fatality
loss of life
death toll
lethality

Opposites of mortality

The opposite of mortality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immortality
natality
deathlessness
survival
eternity
See all opposites of mortality

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mortality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mortality
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