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Meaning of mortality
The primary meaning of the word "mortality" is the state or condition of being subject to death.
Etymology of mortality
The word "mortality" comes from the Old French word "mortalite", which is derived from the Latin word "mortalitas", meaning "condition of being subject to death"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the state of being subject to death, and has evolved to include the concept of death rate or death toll
Synonyms
fatality
death
death rate
death toll
lethality
kill rate
casualty rate
loss of life
demise
passing
passing away
passing on
decease
departure
expiration
extinction
end
termination
finality
doomedness
deadliness
lethality
danger
peril
risk
hazard
menace
threat
fatalness
deadliness
perniciousness
noxiousness
toxicness
poisonousness
virulence
malignancy
mortality rate
deathliness
Definitions
- The state or condition of being subject to death
- * The number of deaths in a certain area or group of people over a certain period
Usage Examples
- The mortality rate for the disease is high in developing countries
- * The doctor discussed the patient's mortality and the available treatment options
- * The company's mortality statistics show a significant decrease in workplace accidents
Antonyms
immortality
eternity
indestructibility
imperishability
permanence
timelessness
endlessness
infinity
perpetuity
perpetuation
survival
liveliness
vitality
healthiness
robustness
vigor
soundness
well-being
longevity
durability