Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imminent-death

Adjective

/ˈɪmɪnənt dɛθ/

Definition

The approach of death that is likely to occur very soon.

Examples

The doctors informed the family that their grandmother was facing imminent death.
He felt a sense of peace knowing he had made arrangements prior to his imminent death.

Meaning

Imminent death refers to the situation when a person is in a state where death is expected to happen in the near future, often indicating a critical or terminal condition.