Interment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜrmənt/

Definitions of interment

noun the burial of a dead body

Example Sentences

A1 The interment of the deceased took place in the cemetery.

A2 The family attended the interment ceremony to pay their respects.

B1 The interment of the soldier was a solemn and dignified occasion.

B2 The interment of the ashes was conducted with great reverence and respect.

C1 The interment of the historical artifacts required careful preservation techniques.

C2 The interment of the ancient relics was overseen by a team of expert archaeologists.

Examples of interment in a Sentence

formal The interment of the deceased will take place at the cemetery this afternoon.

informal The interment ceremony will be held at the graveyard tomorrow.

slang They're laying him to rest at the cemetery for the interment.

figurative The interment of the old traditions marked the beginning of a new era.

Grammatical Forms of interment

• plural: interments
• comparative: more interment
• superlative: most interment
• present tense: inter
• future tense: will inter
• perfect tense: has interred
• continuous tense: is interring
• singular: interment
• positive degree: interment
• infinitive: to inter
• gerund: interring
• participle: interred

Origin and Evolution of interment

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'interment' originated from the Latin word 'intermentum', which means burial or entombment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of burying a deceased person, the word 'interment' has evolved to encompass the burial or placement of any deceased individual, whether in a grave, tomb, or mausoleum.