|i(m)ˌmȯ(r)|taləd.ē, -lətē, -i sometimes ə̇ˌmȯ(r)- or ˌimə(r)- noun
Etymology: Middle English immortalite, from Middle French immortalité, from Latin immortalitat-, immortalitas, from immortalis + -itat-, -itas -ity
: the quality or state of being immortal: as
a. : exemption from death or annihilation : unending existence : everlasting life
the immortality of the soul
human immortality
b. : exemption from oblivion : lasting fame
the immortality of these stirring words
his deeds have earned him immortality in the hearts of men