pre-death
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/priːˈdɛθ/
before death
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-death' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'death', which comes from Old English 'dēaþ', meaning 'the end of life'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-death' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'death', a term that has remained largely unchanged since Old English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before the end of life', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before death.
The pre-death rituals were an important part of their culture.
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