noun

cremation

krih-MAY-shuhn

Cremation (noun) means the act of disposing of a dead body by burning. Example: “The family chose cremation over a traditional burial.”

noun

The act of disposing of a dead body by burning.

"The family chose cremation over a traditional burial."

How to use cremation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of cremating a body.

cremations plural

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From Latin crematio, built on cremare, "to burn" — the same root as "cremate".

Origin: Latin

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What does “cremation” mean?

The word “cremation” means the act of disposing of a dead body by burning. In plain terms, the process of cremating a body.

How do you pronounce “cremation”?

“Cremation” is pronounced krih-MAY-shuhn (/kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “cremation” in a sentence?

Here is “cremation” used in a sentence: “The family chose cremation over a traditional burial.”

What part of speech is “cremation”?

“Cremation” is a noun.

Where does the word “cremation” come from?

The word “cremation” comes from Latin. From Latin crematio, built on cremare, "to burn" — the same root as "cremate".