Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mortalize

verb

/ˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

Definition

To make something mortal or subject to death; to render vulnerable or transient.

Examples

The poet sought to mortalize the fleeting beauty of youth in his verses.
Through her artwork, she aimed to mortalize the struggles of everyday life.
The novel mortalizes the characters’ journeys, reminding readers of their human frailty.

Meaning

The act of acknowledging the temporary nature of life, often in a philosophical or poetic sense, recognizing that all living beings will eventually face mortality.