mortality
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The condition of eventually dying, or the number of deaths within a particular group.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
immortality
Usage notes
"Mortality rate" is the standard phrase used in statistics for how many people die within a given population.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Better medical care has lowered infant _____ dramatically over the past century."
Answer: mortality
In your own words, what does "mortality" mean?
The condition of eventually dying, or the number of deaths within a particular group.
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