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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExequial
/ɛkˈsɛk.wi.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to a funeral or burial.
"The exequial rites were conducted with great solemnity and respect." - 2
Pertaining to the ceremonies or rituals associated with death.
"The exequial traditions of the culture emphasize the importance of honoring the deceased."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'exequial' derives from the Latin word 'exequiae', meaning 'funeral rites' or 'funeral procession'. It has evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with death and mourning, particularly in the context of funerals and memorials.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exequial" is said worldwide
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exéquial
Transliteration: ɛk.se.kjal
"Les rites exéquiaires étaient empreints de respect."
exequial
Transliteration: ɛkˈzeːkvi̯al
"Die exequialen Zeremonien waren sehr feierlich."
esequiale
Transliteration: e.se.kwi.a.le
"Le cerimonie esequiali sono state condotte con grande rispetto."
exequial
Transliteration: ek.se.kial
"Los ritos exequiales se llevaron a cabo con solemnidad."
exequial
Transliteration: ek.se.kial
"Os rituais exequiais foram realizados com grande respeito."
अंत्येष्टि संबंधी
Transliteration: antyeṣṭi sambandhī
"अंत्येष्टि संबंधी रीतियाँ बहुत गंभीर थीं।"
葬礼的
Transliteration: zànglǐ de
"葬礼的仪式非常庄重。"
장례의
Transliteration: jangnye-ui
"장례의 의식은 매우 엄숙하게 진행되었습니다."
葬儀の
Transliteration: sōgi no
"葬儀の儀式は非常に厳粛でした。"
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