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Mortality

/mɔːrˈtæl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

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

    "The mortality rate in the region has decreased significantly over the past decade."
  2. 2

    The number of deaths in a given area or period, or from a particular cause.

    "Researchers are studying the mortality associated with heart disease."

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The term 'mortality' originates from the Latin word 'mortalitas', which means 'death' or 'the state of being mortal'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the human condition and the inevitability of death.

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