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Sterblichkeit
/ˈʃtɛʁplɪçkaɪ̯t/
mortality rate
Die Sterblichkeit in diesem Land ist hoch.
The mortality rate in this country is high.
formal
The rate or frequency of deaths in a population, often expressed as the number of deaths per unit of population over a specific period.
Die Sterblichkeit durch Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen ist in den letzten Jahren gesunken.
The mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases has decreased in recent years.
Often used in medical, demographic, or epidemiological contexts.
Collocations
Sterblichkeit senkento reduce mortalitySterblichkeit erhöhento increase mortalitySterblichkeit messento measure mortality
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
In formal contexts, 'Sterblichkeit' refers to statistical data, while in philosophical or literary contexts, it may carry deeper existential meanings.
Word Origin
Derived from 'sterben' (to die) + '-lichkeit' (a suffix indicating a state or quality).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in statistics, medicine, and public health discussions.
Word Breakdown
sterben
to die
root-lichkeit
state or quality of
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