Meaning & Definition of word "Mortal"

Mortal

/ˈmɔːrtəl/

1. A human being.
- Example: As a mortal, she was subject to the laws of nature and the passage of time.
2. A mortal being, especially as distinguished from a divine being.
- Example: The legend spoke of a mortal who could challenge the gods themselves.

1. Subject to death; having a transitory life.
- Example: Even the mightiest heroes are mortal and face the inevitability of death.
2. Of or relating to human beings as opposed to divine beings.
- Example: The mortal realm is filled with struggles and joys that the gods do not experience.
3. Causing death; fatal.
- Example: The disease was so virulent that it posed a mortal threat to the entire population.

From Old French 'mortal', from Latin 'mortalis', from 'mors', meaning 'death'.

mortal coil:

The troubles and difficulties of life.

mortal sin:

A grave sin that leads to a complete separation from God.

mortal enemy:

A deadly or fierce adversary.

mortality:

The state of being subject to death.

mortalize:

To make mortal or subject to death.

mortuary:

A place where dead bodies are prepared for burial.

Meaning: Used to emphasize seriousness or gravity, as in 'mortal danger'.

Example Sentence: He's in mortal trouble after that mistake.

Meaning: Describing something as very intense, like 'mortal combat'.

Example Sentence: The two teams went into mortal combat on the field.