death
UK: dɛθ | US: dɛθ
n. the permanent end of all life functions in an organism
n. the state of being dead
n. the destruction or permanent end of something abstract (e.g., "the death of a tradition")
The word "death" originates from Old English dēaþ, which is derived from Proto-Germanic dauþuz. It shares roots with Old Saxon dōth, Old High German tōd, and Gothic dauþus. The Proto-Indo-European root dheu- (meaning "to die") also connects to related words like "dead" and "die." Unlike many modern English words, "death" has retained its compact, monosyllabic structure without clear separable morphemes, making it a residue of ancient Germanic vocabulary.
The death of her pet cat left her heartbroken.
In many cultures, death is seen as a transition rather than an end.
The scientist studied the causes of death in the population.
The old king faced his death with courage.
The project's failure marked the death of their ambitious plan.