Definition

In a way that is not subject to death or decay; forever lasting.

Example

The legend of the hero was told immortally through generations.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how some stories live on immortally?

Yeah, like the classics that everyone still talks about today.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how they can resonate immortally through generations.

Totally! It shows the power of storytelling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immortally → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "mortalis" (from Latin, meaning mortal or subject to death) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "immortally" means in a manner that is not subject to death or everlasting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'mortal' ('mortalis') to remember that 'immortally' refers to something that is everlasting or not subject to death.

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