entombment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of interring a dead body in a tomb or burial chamber.

  - "The entombment of Pharaoh Ramses II took place in a grand tomb filled with treasure."
  - "The bodies of the ancient rulers were entombed in elaborate tombs to ensure their eternal rest."

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Variants

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entomb , entombed , entombing , entombment , entombments , entombs

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Etymology

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From Old French en tombe ('in tomb'), from en ('in') + tombe ('tomb').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'entombment' contains the word 'tomb'.

2. Entombment is not only a part of human history but also appears in various works of literature, art, and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interment: The act of burying or laying to rest a dead body.

2. Tomb: A structure built over or around a burial chamber, used as a place of interment.

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Culture

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Entombment has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history, particularly in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece. It was believed that the tomb provided a final resting place for the deceased and protected their body and soul from decay.

How to Memorize "entombment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dead body being carefully placed in a tomb, surrounded by flowers and offerings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entombment' with the image of a grand, ornate tomb filled with treasure and ancient artifacts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'entombment' starts with the letter 'e', as in 'Egyptian tombs'.

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