Reinterment

Pronunciation: /riːɪntərmənt/

Definitions of reinterment

noun the act of burying a dead body again in another place

Example Sentences

A1 The reinterment of the remains was a solemn occasion.

A2 After the archaeological dig, the reinterment of the artifacts took place.

B1 The reinterment ceremony was attended by family members and friends.

B2 The reinterment process was carefully planned and executed by a team of experts.

C1 The reinterment of the historical figure's body sparked a debate among scholars.

C2 The reinterment of the ancient relics was met with both excitement and controversy.

Examples of reinterment in a Sentence

formal The reinterment of the ancient remains was conducted with great care and respect.

informal They're planning a reinterment ceremony for the old cemetery next week.

slang I heard they're finally moving the bodies for the reinterment thing.

figurative The reinterment of old memories can bring closure and healing to the heart.

Grammatical Forms of reinterment

• past tense: reinterred
• plural: reinterments
• comparative: more reinterred
• superlative: most reinterred
• present tense: reinter
• future tense: will reinter
• perfect tense: have reinterred
• continuous tense: is reinterring
• singular: reinterment
• positive degree: reinter
• infinitive: to reinter
• gerund: reinterring
• participle: reinterred

Origin and Evolution of reinterment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reinterment' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'interment' meaning 'burial'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'reinterment' has maintained its meaning of burying again or transferring remains to a new burial site over the centuries.