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mortality

Pronunciation: [mɔːrˈtæl.ɪ.ti]

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Learn how to use mortality in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) It's about being alive and all the things that make us live and die. When we talk about mortality, we're talking about how long people can live and what causes them to die.

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The doctor studied the mortality rates to help improve health care.

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Ignoring safety can lead to high mortality rates in risky situations.

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What factors affect mortality in different age groups?

Context: “philosophy”

(noun) Mortality is the idea that everyone will eventually die. It's something that helps us think about how precious life is and how we should make the most of our time.

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Many people reflect on mortality when they celebrate birthdays.

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Some people do not like to think about mortality and prefer to focus on living in the moment.

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How does mortality change the way we view life?

How to pronounce mortality

Pronunciation: [mɔːrˈtæl.ɪ.ti]

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