Death: meaning, definitions and examples
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death
[ deฮธ ]
end of life
Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. It is a natural part of the life cycle, and is typically preceded by the aging process. Death can occur due to various factors such as disease, injury, or old age.
Synonyms
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| death |
Commonly used in all contexts to refer to the end of life. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
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| demise |
Often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official announcements. It has a slightly more serious or somber tone.
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| passing |
A more gentle or euphemistic way to refer to someone's death. Commonly used in a context where one wishes to soften the impact of the statement.
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| expiration |
Typically used in reference to the end of a period or term, such as the validity of a document, and less often to refer to death. It can sound somewhat clinical or detached.
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Examples of usage
- Her grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep.
- The doctor declared the patient's cause of death to be heart failure.
- After the tragic accident, the entire community mourned the deaths of the victims.
Translations
Translations of the word "death" in other languages:
๐ต๐น morte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคคเฅเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Tod
๐ฎ๐ฉ kematian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ ลmierฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญป (ใ, shi)
๐ซ๐ท mort
๐ช๐ธ muerte
๐น๐ท รถlรผm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃฝ์ (jug-eum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุช (mawt)
๐จ๐ฟ smrt
๐ธ๐ฐ smrลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆญปไบก (sวwรกng)
๐ธ๐ฎ smrt
๐ฎ๐ธ dauรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะปัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ (sikvdili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถlรผm
๐ฒ๐ฝ muerte
Etymology
The word 'death' originated from the Old English word 'dฤaรพ', which is of Germanic origin. The concept of death has been a central theme in human culture and religion throughout history, with various beliefs and rituals associated with it. Philosophical and scientific discussions about the nature of death continue to this day.
See also: deaths.