mortality

noun
UK: /mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/
US: /mɔːrˈtæl.ə.ti/

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

    1. Human mortality is something we all must face one day.
    2. The high mortality rate during the epidemic was a cause for alarm in the region.

  2. The number of deaths in a particular population, usually expressed as a rate.

    1. Infant mortality has decreased due to better healthcare access.
    2. Improvements in public health significantly reduced the mortality from infectious diseases.

Synonyms

fatality death rate impermanence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mortality" in English means: The state of being subject to death; the condition of being mortal., The number of deaths in a particular population, usually expressed as a rate..

The phonetic transcription of "mortality" is /mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /mɔːrˈtæl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mortality": fatality, death rate, impermanence.

Example usage of "mortality": "Human mortality is something we all must face one day.". More examples on the page.