mortal

Meanings

• noun

  A living organism, especially a human being, that is subject to death.

  - "Despite his wealth, he was still a mortal with many weaknesses."
  - "The gods looked down upon the mortals below, amused by their petty squabbles."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

immortal , vital , natal , vital , everlasting , immortal

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Synonyms

baneful , fatal , lethal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mortal
fortal , portal , boral

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Variants

List of all variants of mortal that leads to same result
mortal , mortals , mortal mind , mortal minds , mortal sin , mortal sins , mortal combat , mortal enemy , mortal foe , mortal foe/rival , mortal rival , mortal remains

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Etymology

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From Old French 'mortel', from 'mort' (dead).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mortal' is also used in mathematics to refer to a quantity that can be zero or negative.

2. In some ancient cultures, it was believed that a mortal could become immortal by achieving a certain level of enlightenment or wisdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Immortal: An entity that does not die or decay, such as a god or an eternal being.

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Culture

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In many mythologies, mortals are beings who inhabit the physical world and are subject to death, contrasting with immortal gods or deities. Mortals have been a common theme in literature, particularly in the genres of tragedy and heroic fiction.

How to Memorize "mortal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or being who is alive but subject to death. Visualize the contrast between mortals and immortals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mortal' with the concept of being alive but subject to death.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mortals Make Mistakes' to remember the definition.

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