mortality
//mɔːˈtæl.ɪ.ti//
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.