Inhume

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhjum/

Definitions of inhume

verb to bury (a dead body) in the ground

Example Sentences

A1 The archaeologists carefully inhumed the ancient remains they discovered.

A2 In some cultures, it is traditional to inhum the deceased with specific rituals and ceremonies.

B1 The family decided to inhum their beloved pet in the backyard to always have a place to remember him.

B2 The ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate burial practices, inhuming their pharaohs with great care and precision.

C1 The forensic team inhumed the body found in the forest to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of death.

C2 The religious leader performed the ceremony to inhum the deceased, providing comfort and closure to the grieving family.

Examples of inhume in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists were careful not to disturb the graves as they worked to inhume the ancient remains.

informal The burial ceremony will take place tomorrow as we inhume our beloved family member.

slang I heard they're going to inhume the evidence to cover up the crime.

figurative The artist wanted to inhume their emotions in their latest painting, creating a powerful and emotional piece.

Grammatical Forms of inhume

• past tense: inhumed
• plural: inhumes
• comparative: more inhumed
• superlative: most inhumed
• present tense: inhume
• future tense: will inhume
• perfect tense: have inhumed
• continuous tense: is inhuming
• singular: inhume
• positive degree: inhume
• infinitive: inhume
• gerund: inhuming
• participle: inhumed

Origin and Evolution of inhume

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhume' originated from the Latin word 'inhumare', which means to bury.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inhume' has retained its original meaning of burying a dead body, but its usage has become less common in modern English.