Definition of Mortality
Mortality
mor·tal·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the state or quality of having a finite lifespan and being subject to death;
e.g. When someone dies, we are forced to consider our mortality and accept that no-one lives forever.
(noun)
the death of people or animals, especially in large numbers;
e.g. Ingestion of plastics is a significant cause for the mortality of various marine animals.
(noun)
the number of deaths in proportion to the population in a particular time or place or due to a particular cause, usually considered expressed as a percentage;
e.g. This disease has a high mortality, and those who don't die from it often recover extremely slowly.
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