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nounperpetual life after death
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nounthe quality or state of being immortalOpposite:type of:
Definition that contains immortality
- hercules (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- heracles (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- alcides (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- herakles (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- jainism religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being