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Human being virtuous — about time! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mortal

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This clue could be a double definition.

'human being' is the first definition.
(as opposed to a god or immortal)

'virtuous about time' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for mortal that I've seen before include "Fatal" , "Sound a wound is deadly" , "Very drunk < person" , "Subject to death, like all mankind" , "Human - transitory" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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