Mortal
/ˈmɔːrtəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to death; liable to die.
All humans are mortal beings.
- (n.) A human being, especially as contrasted with a divine or immortal entity.
The gods watched as mortals struggled with their fate.
Forms
- mortals
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Commentary
Often used to emphasize human vulnerability as opposed to divine immortality.
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