amortal

English

Etymology

From a- +‎ mortal.

Adjective

amortal (comparative more amortal, superlative most amortal)

  1. Of a state, condition or entity, experiencing a prolonged lifespan, but not necessarily immortal in the sense of being invulnerable or indestructible.
    Coordinate terms: immortal, mortal
  2. (philosophy) Neither mortal nor immortal, existing in a state beyond conventional life and death.

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