deceased
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
No longer alive.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihseestSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈsist
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Definition
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adjective
law
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used. In criminal law, "the deceased" refers to the victim of a homicide.
No longer alive; dead.
Belonging to the dead.
noun
law
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used in US English. In criminal law, "the deceased" refers to the victim of a homicide.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Someone who is no longer alive.
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