Definition for IM-MOR'TAL

IM-MOR'TAL, a. [L. immortalis. See Mortal.]

  1. Having no principle of alteration or corruption; exempt from death; having life or being that shall never end; as, an immortal soul. To the King eternal, immortal, invisible, God the only wise, be honor and glory forever. 1 Tim. i.
  2. Never ending; everlasting; continual. I have / Immortal longings in me. Shak.
  3. Perpetual; having unlimited existence. A corporation is called an immortal being.
  4. Destined to live in all ages of this world; imperishable; as, immortal fame. So Homer is called the immortal bard

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