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exhumed

 

[ ɪɡˈzjuːm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal, medical

Exhumed refers to the act of digging up or removing a body from the place of burial. This is typically done for legal reasons, such as in the case of a murder investigation or for scientific research.

Synonyms

dig up, disinter, unearth

Examples of usage

  • The detective ordered the body to be exhumed for further investigation.
  • The researchers exhumed the remains to conduct DNA tests.
  • In some cultures, exhumation is practiced for ritualistic purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhumed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exumado

🇮🇳 निकाला गया

🇩🇪 exhumiert

🇮🇩 dikeluarkan

🇺🇦 екзумований

🇵🇱 ekshumowany

🇯🇵 掘り起こされた

🇫🇷 exhumé

🇪🇸 exhumado

🇹🇷 mezardan çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 발굴된

🇸🇦 تم استخراجها

🇨🇿 exhumovaný

🇸🇰 exhumovaný

🇨🇳 挖掘出来的

🇸🇮 ekshumiran

🇮🇸 grafinn

🇰🇿 қазып алынған

🇬🇪 ექსჰუმირებული

🇦🇿 ekshumasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 exhumado

Etymology

The word 'exhumed' originates from the Latin word 'exhumare', which means 'to dig out of the ground'. It is a combination of 'ex-', meaning 'out of', and 'humus', which means 'soil' or 'ground'. The term began to be used in English around the early 19th century. Initially, it was commonly associated with archaeological practices, where ancient remains were unearthed for study and examination. Over time, the use of the term expanded into legal contexts, particularly when referring to forensic investigations where bodies are exhumed to gather evidence or clarify cause of death. The practice of exhumation can be complex, often requiring legal permissions and careful handling due to the sensitivity of the remains and the potential implications for the deceased's family.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,482, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.