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1deceased
adjective de·ceased \-ˈsēst\
: no longer living
Full Definition of DECEASED
: no longer living; especially : recently dead —used of persons
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First Known Use of DECEASED
15th century
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Synonym Discussion of DECEASED
dead, defunct, deceased, departed, late mean devoid of life. dead applies literally to what is deprived of vital force but is used figuratively of anything that has lost any attribute (as energy, activity, radiance) suggesting life <a dead, listless performance>. defunct stresses cessation of active existence or operation <a defunct television series>. deceased , departed , and late apply to persons who have died recently. deceased is the preferred term in legal use <the estate of the deceased>. departed is used usually as a euphemism <our departed sister>. late is used especially with reference to a person in a specific relation or status <the company's late president>.
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2deceased
noun
plural deceased
Definition of DECEASED
: a dead person <the will of the deceased>
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First Known Use of DECEASED
1548
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1deceased
adjective de·ceased \di-ˈsēst\
Definition of DECEASED for Kids
: no longer living —used of people
2deceased
noun
plural deceased
Definition of DECEASED for Kids
: a dead person <A lawyer read the deceased's will.>
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