noun
electrocution
ih-lehkt-ruh-KYOO-shuhn
Electrocution (noun) means Death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution. Example: “His death was ruled an accidental electrocution.”
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Death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution.
"The faulty wiring caused the unfortunate worker’s accidental electrocution."
"His death was ruled an accidental electrocution."
How to use electrocution
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeath or injury from an electric shock.
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Word forms
- Plural
- electrocutions
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Etymology
A blend of "electro-" and "execution," coined in the US in the late 1880s alongside the electric chair.
Class of 1880
electrocution joined the language around 1880.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for electrocution
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Frequently asked questions
What does “electrocution” mean?
The word “electrocution” means death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution. In plain terms, death or injury from an electric shock.
How do you pronounce “electrocution”?
“Electrocution” is pronounced ih-lehkt-ruh-KYOO-shuhn (/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “electrocution” in a sentence?
Here is “electrocution” used in a sentence: “His death was ruled an accidental electrocution.”
What part of speech is “electrocution”?
“Electrocution” is a noun.
Where does the word “electrocution” come from?
The word “electrocution” dates back to around 1880. A blend of "electro-" and "execution," coined in the US in the late 1880s alongside the electric chair.
