Coroner

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrənər/

Definitions of coroner

noun A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes.

Example Sentences

A1 The coroner examined the body to determine the cause of death.

A2 The coroner's report confirmed that the death was due to natural causes.

B1 The coroner conducted an autopsy to gather more information about the deceased.

B2 The coroner's findings were crucial evidence in the murder trial.

C1 The coroner's expertise in forensic science was highly respected in the field.

C2 The coroner's meticulous attention to detail ensured accurate and thorough investigations.

Examples of coroner in a Sentence

formal The coroner conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

informal The coroner is investigating the case.

slang The coroner is checking out the scene.

figurative The coroner of truth will reveal the hidden secrets.

Grammatical Forms of coroner

• past tense: coronered
• plural: coroners
• comparative: more coroner
• superlative: most coroner
• present tense: coroners
• future tense: will coroner
• perfect tense: have coronered
• continuous tense: are coroning
• singular: coroner
• positive degree: coroner
• infinitive: to coroner
• gerund: coronering
• participle: coronering

Origin and Evolution of coroner

First Known Use: 1194 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'coroner' originated from the Old French term 'corouner' which means 'to crown'. It was used in reference to a royal officer responsible for investigating deaths.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the role of a coroner evolved from a royal officer to a public official responsible for determining the cause of death in cases of sudden or suspicious deaths.