Mortality

Pronunciation: /mɔrˈtæləti/

Definitions of mortality

noun the state of being subject to death; the number of deaths in a particular population

Example Sentences

A1 Mortality rates vary from country to country.

A2 The doctor explained the concept of mortality to the patient.

B1 Studies have shown a correlation between lifestyle choices and mortality.

B2 The insurance company offers policies that cover mortality expenses.

C1 The professor's research focused on the factors influencing mortality in urban areas.

C2 The government implemented new healthcare policies to reduce mortality rates.

Examples of mortality in a Sentence

formal The mortality rate in the region has been steadily decreasing over the years.

informal They were discussing the mortality of certain plant species in their garden.

slang I never realized the impact of mortality until I lost my pet.

figurative The artist's painting depicted the concept of mortality in a thought-provoking way.

Grammatical Forms of mortality

• plural: mortalities
• comparative: more mortal
• superlative: most mortal
• present tense: mortalizes
• future tense: will mortalize
• perfect tense: has mortalized
• continuous tense: is mortalizing
• singular: mortality
• positive degree: mortal
• infinitive: mortalize
• gerund: mortalizing
• participle: mortalized

Origin and Evolution of mortality

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mortality' originated from the Latin word 'mortalitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'mortalis' meaning 'subject to death'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mortality' has evolved to encompass not just the state of being subject to death, but also the statistical measure of the rate of deaths in a population or the quality of being mortal.