mortal
Translation
mortal, fatal, human
Examples
All human beings are mortal.
All human beings are mortal.
He received a mortal wound.
He received a mortal wound.
We are mere mortals.
We are mere mortals.
Grammar Patterns
to be mortal to be subject to death All humans are mortal.
a mortal ((noun)) a fatal (noun) It was a mortal blow to his pride.
a mortal (noun) a human being She seemed like a goddess to us mere mortals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perishable, fatal; Antonyms: immortal, eternal
Etymology
From Latin 'mors', meaning 'death'.
Memory Tips
The root 'mort-' means death. Connect it to words like 'mortuary' (a place for the dead) or the character 'Voldemort' (flight from death).