noun
mummification
muh-mih-fih-KAY-shuhn
Mummification (noun) means the process of preserving a dead body so it does not decay, especially as practised in ancient Egypt. Example: “Mummification could take up to seventy days to complete.”
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The process of preserving a dead body so it does not decay, especially as practised in ancient Egypt.
"Mummification could take up to seventy days to complete."
How to use mummification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe embalming process used to turn a body into a mummy.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mummifications
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Etymology
From "mummify" plus the noun-forming ending "-ication," modelled on French momification.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mummification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mummification” mean?
The word “mummification” means the process of preserving a dead body so it does not decay, especially as practised in ancient Egypt. In plain terms, the embalming process used to turn a body into a mummy.
How do you pronounce “mummification”?
“Mummification” is pronounced muh-mih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mummification” in a sentence?
Here is “mummification” used in a sentence: “Mummification could take up to seventy days to complete.”
What part of speech is “mummification”?
“Mummification” is a noun.
Where does the word “mummification” come from?
The word “mummification” comes from French. From "mummify" plus the noun-forming ending "-ication," modelled on French momification.
