mortality

You might be confusing the word mortality with morality. These words are commonly misused.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /mɔrˈtælɪti/

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Noun

Singular mortality

Plural none

1. Mortality is the condition of being able to die or disappear.

   When they begin aging, certain people become afraid of their mortality.

Related words

• mortal
• immortality
• immortal