Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thanato
Prefix
/θænˈeɪtoʊ/
Definition
A prefix relating to death.
Examples
- Thanatology is the study of death and the practices associated with it.
- Thanatos is often used in psychoanalysis to refer to the death drive, a concept introduced by Sigmund Freud.
Meaning
The term ‘thanato’ is derived from Greek, where it means death. It is often used as a prefix in various fields such as psychology, medicine, and philosophy to denote concepts associated with mortality and the nature of death.
Synonyms
- Death-related
- Mortality
