Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predeath
Adjective
/priːˈdɛθ/
Definition
The period or state that occurs before death.
Examples
- The medical team monitored the patient’s predeath symptoms closely.
- In some cultures, predeath rituals are performed to honor the dying.
- He wrote a letter during his predeath phase to express his feelings to his family.
Meaning
Predeath refers to the time leading up to a person’s or organism’s death, often characterized by specific signs or conditions that may indicate an imminent end of life.
Synonyms
- Antemortem
- Pre-mortem
- Before death