mortality
Translation
mortality, death rate
Examples
The mortality rate from the disease is high.
The mortality rate from the disease is high.
He was deeply affected by his own mortality.
He was deeply affected by his own mortality.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the state of being subject to death The book discusses human mortality.
((noun)) rate the number of deaths in a period The infant mortality rate has decreased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: death, fatality; Antonyms: immortality, life
Etymology
From Latin 'mors' (death). The root 'mort-' means death.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mortal' (someone who must die) + '-ity' (a state or condition). It's the condition of being mortal.