Deathless

/ˈdeθləs/ adjective

Definition

Not subject to death; immortal, eternal, or so memorable that it will never be forgotten.

Etymology

From death + -less suffix (meaning without). The -less suffix comes from Old English leas, meaning deprived of or lacking. Creates adjectives meaning 'without that quality.'

Kelly Says

The -less suffix is one of English's most elegant tools—by adding it to death, we get 'deathless,' which elegantly means both 'not mortal' and 'immortally remembered,' making it perfect for describing undying fame or love.

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