mortality rate

noun
UK: /mɔːˈtælɪti reɪt/
US: /mɔːrˈtælɪti reɪt/

  1. The number of deaths in a particular group of people during a particular period of time.

    1. The mortality rate is very high.
    2. The infant mortality rate has decreased significantly due to advancements in prenatal care.

  2. The rate at which death occurs in a specific population, typically expressed as deaths per 1,000 people per year.

    1. The country's mortality rate dropped.
    2. Public health initiatives aim to reduce the mortality rate associated with preventable diseases.

Synonyms

death rate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mortality rate" in English means: The number of deaths in a particular group of people during a particular period of time., The rate at which death occurs in a specific population, typically expressed as deaths per 1,000 people per year..

The phonetic transcription of "mortality rate" is /mɔːˈtælɪti reɪt/ in British English and /mɔːrˈtælɪti reɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mortality rate": death rate.

Example usage of "mortality rate": "The mortality rate is very high.". More examples on the page.