Probituary

Pronunciation: /prəˈbɪtʃuˌɛri/

Definitions of probituary

noun a fictitious obituary written in advance for a living person

Example Sentences

A1 I don't know what a probituary is.

A2 The probituary of the deceased was published in the local newspaper.

B1 Writing a probituary can be a challenging task for some people.

B2 The probituary highlighted the achievements and contributions of the late professor.

C1 The probituary was a moving tribute to the life and legacy of the famous artist.

C2 She wrote a beautiful probituary that captured the essence of her grandfather's remarkable life.

Examples of probituary in a Sentence

formal The probituary in the newspaper detailed the life and accomplishments of the deceased.

informal I read the probituary in the paper and it was really touching.

slang Did you see the probituary online? It was so sad.

figurative The probituary served as a reminder of the impermanence of life.

Grammatical Forms of probituary

• past tense: probituaried
• plural: probituaries
• comparative: more probituary
• superlative: most probituary
• present tense: probituaries
• future tense: will probituary
• perfect tense: have probituaried
• continuous tense: is probituarying
• singular: probituary
• positive degree: probituary
• infinitive: to probituary
• gerund: probituarying
• participle: probituaried

Origin and Evolution of probituary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'probituary' is believed to have originated in Latin, derived from the word 'probitas' meaning honesty or integrity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'probituary' evolved to refer to a written tribute or obituary honoring the character and integrity of a deceased individual.