Death
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/dɛθ/
(death)
end of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Death' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dēaþ', where 'dēaþ' meant 'death'.
Historical Evolution
'Dēaþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'deth', and eventually became the modern English word 'death'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the end of life', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the end of life; the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.
The death of the old tree left a gap in the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45