Demised

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmaɪzd/

Definitions of demised

verb to transfer or bequeath property or a title to another person through a will or legal document

Example Sentences

A1 The old building demised many years ago.

A2 The company demised after facing financial difficulties.

B1 The once thriving industry demised due to changes in technology.

B2 The demised estate was left to the heirs in the will.

C1 The demised monarch left a legacy of cultural enrichment.

C2 The demised business empire left a void in the market.

Examples of demised in a Sentence

formal The demised property will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

informal The demised company is no longer in business.

slang I heard the demised car finally gave out on the highway.

figurative Her hopes of becoming a singer were demised when she failed the audition.

Grammatical Forms of demised

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

Origin and Evolution of demised

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'demised' originated from the Latin word 'demittere' meaning 'to send down' or 'to transfer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'demised' evolved to specifically refer to the transfer of property or rights, often in the context of inheritance or leasing agreements.