What is deceased? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of deceased in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of deceased

deceasedadjective

người chết

/dɪˈsiːst//dɪˈsiːst/

Where does the word deceased come from?

"Deceased" comes from the past participle of the verb "decease," meaning "to die." It's a combination of the Latin prefix "de-" (meaning "down" or "away") and the Latin verb "cedere" (meaning "to go" or "yield"). Therefore, "deceased" literally means "gone down" or "passed away," reflecting the concept of death as a transition from the living to the dead.

Vocabulary summary deceased

typeadjective

meaningdead, gone, passed away

typenoun

meaningthe deceased dead people

Example of vocabulary deceasednamespace

meaning

dead

  • her deceased parents
  • The deceased's funeral will take place on Thursday at 2pm.
  • The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deceased's death.
  • The bereaved family asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time following the death of their loved one.
  • The deceased's will has been handed over to their solicitor for probate.
meaning

a person who has died, especially recently

  • the family of the deceased

Synonyms and related words for deceased

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