euthanasia
1 synonym for euthanasia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deliberately ending a life, human or animal, to relieve suffering from an incurable condition.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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mercy killing
How to use euthanasia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
voluntary euthanasia
euthanasia laws
request euthanasia
A clinical, formal term; "put down" or "put to sleep" are the everyday equivalents for animals.
Etymology
From Greek eu- ("good") + thanatos ("death") — literally "a good death," first recorded in English in 1606.
Full origin of euthanasia →Frequently asked questions
What does “euthanasia” mean?
The word “euthanasia” means deliberately ending a life, human or animal, to relieve suffering from an incurable condition. In plain terms, ending suffering by deliberately ending life, usually for medical reasons.
How do you pronounce “euthanasia”?
“Euthanasia” is pronounced yoo-thuh-NAY-zee-uh (/ˌjuθəˈneɪʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “euthanasia” in a sentence?
Here is “euthanasia” used in a sentence: “The vet recommended euthanasia to spare the dog further pain.”
What part of speech is “euthanasia”?
“Euthanasia” is a noun.
Where does the word “euthanasia” come from?
The word “euthanasia” dates back to around 1606 and comes from Greek. From Greek eu- ("good") + thanatos ("death") — literally "a good death," first recorded in English in 1606.
Is “euthanasia” a common word?
“Euthanasia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Related words
electrothanasia
