mortality

//mɔːˈtæl.ɪ.ti//
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Noun

mortalitySingular
mortalitiesPlural
1

The state or condition of being subject to death; the quality of being mortal.

The philosopher often reflected on human mortality.

2

The death rate; the number of deaths in a given time or place.

The mortality rate from heart disease has decreased significantly over the past decade.

3

The human race; humanity collectively, especially in relation to death.

The philosopher reflected on mortality and the shared fate of all human beings.

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