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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUntimely-death
/ʌnˈtaɪm.li deθ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The cessation of life occurring at a premature, unexpected, or inappropriately early age.
"The community mourned the untimely-death of the young visionary." - 2
A demise that happens before its natural time or before fulfillment of potential.
"Historians often reflect on how his untimely-death altered the course of the nation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'un-' (not) combined with 'timlic' (timely, opportune) and Old English 'deaþ' (death). The compound has evolved to describe passing away prematurely or at an unsuitably early age, often carrying a sense of tragedy or injustice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Untimely-death" is said worldwide
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mort prématurée
Transliteration: mor pre-ma-tu-ʁe
"Sa mort prématurée a attristé toute la nation."
frühen Tod
Transliteration: fʁyːən toːt
Script: früher Tod
"Der frühe Tod des Künstlers schockierte die Welt."
morte prematura
Transliteration: morte premaˈtura
"La sua morte prematura ha lasciato un grande vuoto."
muerte prematura
Transliteration: muerte premaˈtuɾa
"El mundo lloró su muerte prematura."
morte prematura
Transliteration: moʁtʃi pɾemɐˈtuɾɐ
"A morte prematura dele chocou a todos."
असमय मृत्यु
Transliteration: asamay mrityu
"उनकी असमय मृत्यु से देश को भारी क्षति हुई।"
早逝
Transliteration: zǎoshì
"他的早逝让所有人都感到悲痛。"
요절
Transliteration: yojeol
"그의 요절은 음악계에 큰 손실이었다."
若年死
Transliteration: jakynshi
"彼の若年死は多くのファンを悲しませた。"
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