Definition: The process of recognizing, emphasizing, or confronting human mortality and the limits of life. It is frequently used in discussions about
existential awareness, personal reflection, or the inevitability of death.
Pronunciation: /ˌmɔrˈtælɪˈzeɪʃən/ ("mor-tal-ih-ZAY-shun")
Significance:
• It can refer to the act of creating something mortal, adducing attention to the temporary or finite nature of existence.
• It is used in
philosophical, literary, or personal contexts to describe the acceptance of mortality or the journey of confronting life's impermanence.
• It may also imply a process of "humanizing" a concept by recognizing its limitations or inherent termination.
Singular noun: mortalization
Plural noun: mortalizations
Adjective: mortal
Adverb: mortally
Past verb: mortalized
Present verb: mortalize, mortalizes
Examples:
• "The novel treats amply with themes of mortalization, urging readers to reflect on life's brevity."
• "Her experiences mortalized her viewpoint, making her more present in every moment."
• "The film's message centers on the mortalization of heroes, displaying that even
the strongest are not
invincible."