Mummification

Pronunciation: /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of mummification

noun the process of preserving a dead body by embalming and drying it to prevent decay

Example Sentences

A1 Mummification is the process of preserving a dead body.

A2 Ancient Egyptians practiced mummification to prepare their deceased for the afterlife.

B1 The art of mummification was perfected by the Egyptians over thousands of years.

B2 Scientists study mummification techniques to learn more about ancient civilizations.

C1 The process of mummification involves removing internal organs and drying out the body.

C2 Mummification was a complex and highly ritualized practice in ancient Egypt.

Examples of mummification in a Sentence

formal The process of mummification was an important ritual in ancient Egyptian culture.

informal Have you ever wondered how mummification works?

slang That movie was so boring, it felt like mummification.

figurative The lack of change in his routine gave the impression of mummification in his life.

Grammatical Forms of mummification

• past tense: mummified
• plural: mummifications
• comparative: more mummified
• superlative: most mummified
• present tense: mummifies
• future tense: will mummify
• perfect tense: has mummified
• continuous tense: is mummifying
• singular: mummification
• positive degree: mummified
• infinitive: to mummify
• gerund: mummifying
• participle: mummified

Origin and Evolution of mummification

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mummification' originated from the Ancient Egyptian practice of preserving bodies for the afterlife.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the preservation of bodies in the ancient Egyptian context, 'mummification' has evolved to also refer to any process of preserving a body or object through desiccation or other methods.