Mortuary

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtʃuˌɛri/

Definitions of mortuary

noun a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

Example Sentences

A1 The mortuary is where they keep dead bodies before the funeral.

A2 The mortuary staff were very respectful and understanding during our visit.

B1 The mortuary technician carefully prepared the deceased for viewing by the family.

B2 The mortuary is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for handling and preserving bodies.

C1 The mortuary director oversees all operations and ensures compliance with regulations.

C2 The mortuary's reputation for professionalism and compassion is well-known in the community.

Examples of mortuary in a Sentence

formal The deceased's body was taken to the mortuary for further examination.

informal I heard they found something strange in the mortuary last night.

slang I never want to step foot in a mortuary, it gives me the creeps.

figurative The abandoned factory felt like a mortuary, with its eerie silence and empty halls.

Grammatical Forms of mortuary

• past tense: mortuaried
• plural: mortuaries
• comparative: more mortuary
• superlative: most mortuary
• present tense: mortuaries
• future tense: will mortuary
• perfect tense: has mortuary
• continuous tense: is mortuarying
• singular: mortuary
• positive degree: mortuary
• infinitive: to mortuary
• gerund: mortuaring
• participle: mortuared

Origin and Evolution of mortuary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mortuary' originated from the Latin word 'mortuarius' which means 'pertaining to the dead'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe places or items related to the dead, the term 'mortuary' has evolved to also refer to funeral homes or morgues where the deceased are kept before burial or cremation.