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Death in Latin

Death in Latin is Persephonē, mors, exitium — Death means the end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

Death in Latin

Persephonē
proper noun
The personification of death, often a skeleton with a scythe, and one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
mors
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
exitium
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
letum
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
quietus
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
nex
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
obitus
noun
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
mors
noun
letum
noun
mors
noun
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.
letus
noun
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

What does "Death" mean?

  1. noun The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.
    "The disease can cause death if left untreated."
  2. noun The end or collapse of something non-living, used figuratively.
    "The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper."
  3. name The personification of death, traditionally shown as a hooded, skeletal figure carrying a scythe.
    "In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield."

Death in a sentence

  • The disease can cause death if left untreated.
  • Her death came as a shock to everyone who knew her.
  • The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper.
  • In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Death" in Latin?

"Death" in Latin is Persephonē, mors, exitium. Death means: The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

How do you use "Death" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease can cause death if left untreated." In Latin, "Death" is Persephonē, mors, exitium.

Are there other ways to say "Death" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 8 translations listed for "Death": Persephonē, mors, exitium, letum, quietus, nex.

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