deceased
pronunciation
How to pronounce deceased in British English:
UK [dɪˈsi:st]
How to pronounce deceased in American English:
US [dɪˈsist]
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- Noun:
- someone who is no longer alive
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- Adjective:
- dead
Word Origin
- deceased (adj.)
- late 15c., past participle adjective from decease (v.). As a verbal noun meaning "dead person, those who are dead," from early 17c.
Example
- 1. Facebook plans to launch memorial profiles for deceased users .
- 2. White carnations were a favourite of anna ' s deceased mother .
- 3. They are traditionally selected from among boys considered to be reincarnations of deceased office-holders .
- 4. Or you receive a significant message from your deceased loved one , which might even have a meaningful impact on your life .
- 5. A portrait of deceased north korean leader kim jong il stands above mourning north koreans in pyongyang in this picture taken on december 27 , 2011 .