immortal
Translation
immortal, undying
Examples
The gods were believed to be immortal.
The gods were believed to be immortal.
Her fame is immortal.
Her fame is immortal.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) immortal (sb./sth.) The gods were believed to be immortal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: undying, eternal; Antonyms: mortal, perishable
Etymology
Prefix `im-` (a variant of `in-`) meaning "not" + `mortal` "subject to death". Literally "not subject to death".
Memory Tips
Like `immoral`, `im-` means "not". A mortal is someone who can die. An `immortal` is someone who cannot die.