Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necr
Prefix
/nɛkər/
Definition
A prefix that denotes death or the dead, often used in medical or artistic contexts.
Examples
- Necrology: A list or record of those who have died, especially in a particular period or place.
- Necromancy: The practice of attempting to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically to predict the future.
- Necrosis: The death of cells or tissues in the body, often resulting from insufficient blood flow.
Meaning
Relating to the dead or death; derived from Greek roots, frequently appearing in terms connected to morbidity or decay.
Synonyms
- Mortuary
- Death-related
- Post-mortem
