English Explanatory Dictionary

decedent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dead person.
adj
  1. Removing; departing; deceased.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈsiːdənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decedent.wav /dɪˈsi.dənt/

Word forms

decedent decedents

Etymology

From Latin decedens, present active participle of decedere (“to depart, die”).

Related words

deceased
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