exhumation
Exhumation (noun) means the act of digging up a body that has been buried. Example: “Police ordered the exhumation of the body to gather new evidence.”
How to use exhumation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDigging up a grave to recover a buried body.
A formal, mostly legal or forensic term.
Word forms
exhumations plural
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Police ordered the _____ of the body to gather new evidence.
Etymology
From "exhume" plus "-ation."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “exhumation” mean?
The word “exhumation” means the act of digging up a body that has been buried. In plain terms, digging up a grave to recover a buried body.
How do you pronounce “exhumation”?
“Exhumation” is pronounced ehks-hyoo-MAY-shuhn (/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “exhumation” in a sentence?
Here is “exhumation” used in a sentence: “Police ordered the exhumation of the body to gather new evidence.”
What is the opposite of “exhumation”?
The opposite of “exhumation” — its antonyms — are burial, inhumation and interment.
What part of speech is “exhumation”?
“Exhumation” is a noun.