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i-MORTL/ɪˈmɔːtl/

Immortal means living or lasting forever, or (of fame) never forgotten: immortal souls, an immortal line. Eternal is the close twin; a prospectus line does not freeze a fire plan.

Meaning

Living or lasting forever; of fame, never forgotten.

Examples

• “An immortal line in the prospectus does not freeze a fire plan.”
• “Eternal is the close twin. Lasting is milder. A line is comms. An exit is a certificate. Keep the plan dated; then quote the line.”

Good to know

Lasting forever (life or fame). Close: eternal. A prospectus line ≠ a frozen fire plan.

Near in meaning

eternal

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