mummification
0 antonyms and opposites of mummification, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The process of preserving a dead body so it does not decay, especially as practised in ancient Egypt.
Etymology
From "mummify" plus the noun-forming ending "-ication," modelled on French momification.
Full origin of mummification →Frequently asked questions
What does “mummification” mean?
The word “mummification” means the process of preserving a dead body so it does not decay, especially as practised in ancient Egypt. In plain terms, the embalming process used to turn a body into a mummy.
How do you pronounce “mummification”?
“Mummification” is pronounced muh-mih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mummification” in a sentence?
Here is “mummification” used in a sentence: “Mummification could take up to seventy days to complete.”
What part of speech is “mummification”?
“Mummification” is a noun.
Where does the word “mummification” come from?
The word “mummification” comes from French. From "mummify" plus the noun-forming ending "-ication," modelled on French momification.