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mortal

The correct spelling is mortal.

How to pronounce mortal

/ˈmɔːtəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɔːtəl/

Say it like: Mor-tal

The correct spelling is mortal. A human; someone susceptible to death. For example: "Her wisdom was beyond that of a mere mortal."

Usage Examples

Her wisdom was beyond that of a mere mortal.

mortal enemy

mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A human; someone susceptible to death.

adjective

  1. 1.Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal.
  2. 2.Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.).
  3. 3.Punishable by death.
  4. 4.Fatally vulnerable.
  5. 5.Of or relating to the time of death.

adverb

  1. 1.Mortally; enough to cause death.

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