noun
exhumation
ehks-hyoo-MAY-shuhn
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.”
noun
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The act of digging up a body that has been buried.
"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.
When to use it
A formal, mostly legal or forensic term.
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Word forms
- Plural
- exhumations
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Etymology
From "exhume" plus "-ation."
Synonyms
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digging up
disinterment
Antonyms
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Rhymes for exhumation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
