suffocation
Suffocation (noun) means Death or loss of consciousness caused by being deprived of oxygen. Example: “The coroner ruled the cause of death as suffocation.”
How to use suffocation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDying, or nearly dying, from lack of air.
Word forms
suffocations plural
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Etymology
From Middle French suffocation, from Latin suffocatio.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suffocation” mean?
The word “suffocation” means death or loss of consciousness caused by being deprived of oxygen. In plain terms, dying, or nearly dying, from lack of air.
How do you use “suffocation” in a sentence?
Here is “suffocation” used in a sentence: “The coroner ruled the cause of death as suffocation.”
What is another word for “suffocation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “suffocation” include asphyxia.
What part of speech is “suffocation”?
“Suffocation” is a noun.
Where does the word “suffocation” come from?
The word “suffocation” comes from Latin. From Middle French suffocation, from Latin suffocatio.