Cineration

Pronunciation: /sɪnəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of cineration

noun the act or process of reducing something to ashes through burning

Example Sentences

A1 Cineration is the process of burning something completely.

A2 The cineration of waste materials helps reduce their volume.

B1 The cineration of the deceased was carried out according to traditional customs.

B2 The cineration of organic matter releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

C1 The cineration of fossil fuels is a major contributor to air pollution.

C2 The cineration of hazardous materials requires special equipment and safety precautions.

Examples of cineration in a Sentence

formal The cineration process is carefully monitored to ensure complete combustion of the remains.

informal They're planning to have a cineration ceremony for their loved one.

slang I heard they're having a cineration party for their pet.

figurative The intense heat of the argument felt like a cineration of their friendship.

Grammatical Forms of cineration

• past tense: cinerated
• plural: cinerations
• comparative: more cineration
• superlative: most cineration
• present tense: cinerates
• future tense: will cinerate
• perfect tense: has cinerated
• continuous tense: is cinerating
• singular: cineration
• positive degree: cineration
• infinitive: to cinerate
• gerund: cinerating
• participle: cinerating

Origin and Evolution of cineration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cineration' originates from the Latin word 'cineratio', which means to reduce to ashes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of cremation or the act of reducing a body to ashes, the term 'cineration' has evolved to also refer to the process of burning or incinerating objects or materials.