Mummify

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/

Definitions of mummify

verb to preserve a dead body by embalming and drying it to prevent decay

Example Sentences

A1 The ancient Egyptians used to mummify their pharaohs.

A2 Scientists have studied the process of mummifying bodies in ancient cultures.

B1 The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved mummified body in the tomb.

B2 The museum displayed a collection of mummified animals from ancient civilizations.

C1 The preservation techniques used to mummify bodies have fascinated historians for centuries.

C2 In some cultures, rituals were performed to mummify the deceased as a way to honor their memory.

Examples of mummify in a Sentence

formal The ancient Egyptians used a complex process to mummify their dead.

informal I heard that they mummify bodies in some cultures to preserve them.

slang Dude, that old sandwich in your bag is starting to mummify.

figurative The dry climate mummified the remains of the once vibrant city.

Grammatical Forms of mummify

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

Origin and Evolution of mummify

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'mummify' is derived from the Arabic word 'mūmiyā', which means 'embalmed body'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of preserving bodies through embalming, the term 'mummify' has evolved to also refer to the process of preserving something in a state of stasis or immutability.