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mortality

[/mɔːrˈtæləti/]
nounfemininepl: mortalities
mortalidade
1. The state or condition of being subject to death
Human mortality is inevitable.
A mortalidade humana é inevitável.
2. The number of deaths in a population during a specific period
The mortality rate in the region has decreased significantly.
A taxa de mortalidade na região diminuiu significativamente.
3. Death or loss of life, especially on a large scale
The war resulted in heavy mortality.
A guerra resultou em alta mortalidade.
Synonyms
deathfatalitylethality
Antonyms
immortalitysurvival

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mortalidade
Standard usage across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
mortalidade
Common in medical and statistical contexts
São Paulo
mortalidade
Frequently used in public health discussions
Portugal
mortalidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mortality rate
infant mortality
maternal mortality
excess mortality
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