How to Pronounce Mortality
Mortality
mɔr'tælɪti
Syllables:
mor·tal·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Mortality means the state of being alive but able to die, or the number of people who die in a certain time or place.
Examples
- Doctors work hard to reduce the mortality rate from diseases.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mortality rate | collocation | MORtality RATE | The mortality rate has decreased due to better healthcare. |
| infant mortality | collocation | INfant morTALity | Infant mortality is a key indicator of public health. |
| reduce mortality | collocation | reDUCE morTALity | Vaccinations help reduce mortality from infectious diseases. |
| excess mortality | collocation | EXcess morTALity | Excess mortality rose during the pandemic period. |
Fun Fact
The word 'mortality' traces back to Latin 'mortalitas,' rooted in 'mors' meaning 'death,' emphasizing how ancient societies deeply reflected on the inevitability of death in language itself.
Word Family
noun
mortality
The state of being subject to death; the number of deaths in a particular group or period.
"The mortality rate from the disease has decreased thanks to better medicine."
adjective
mortal
Able to die; not living forever.
"Humans are mortal beings, which means they do not live forever."
adverb
mortally
In a way that causes death or is very serious.
"He was mortally wounded in the accident and needed urgent help."
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