Demise

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmaɪz/

Definitions of demise

noun the death or permanent ending of something, such as an institution or custom

Example Sentences

A1 The demise of the old factory led to the opening of a new one.

A2 The demise of the famous singer left his fans heartbroken.

B1 The demise of the company was attributed to poor management decisions.

B2 The demise of the ancient civilization remains a mystery to historians.

C1 The demise of the political party was inevitable after the corruption scandal.

C2 The demise of the iconic landmark marked the end of an era in the city's history.

Examples of demise in a Sentence

formal The company faced financial struggles that ultimately led to its demise.

informal The restaurant's demise was due to poor management decisions.

slang The band's demise was a result of internal drama and conflicts.

figurative The demise of their friendship was a gradual process, marked by misunderstandings and distance.

Grammatical Forms of demise

• past tense: demised
• plural: demises
• comparative: more demised
• superlative: most demised
• present tense: demise
• future tense: will demise
• perfect tense: has demised
• continuous tense: is demising
• singular: demise
• positive degree: demise
• infinitive: to demise
• gerund: demising
• participle: demised

Origin and Evolution of demise

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'demise' originated from the Old French word 'demis' which means 'half' or 'part'. It later evolved to mean 'transfer of estate' in legal terms.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'demise' transitioned from meaning 'half' or 'part' to its current usage in legal and general language to refer to the death of a person or the transfer of property or title.