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Synonyms & Similar Words
cadaver
body
carcass
remains
dead body
stiff
deceased
mortal remains
lifeless body
inanimate body
clay
dust
ashes
skeleton
relic
mummy
corpse
body
flesh
mortal coil
carrion
defunct
extinct
fallen
perished
departed
demised
expired
passed away
passed on
lost
gone
deceased person
dead person
late person
Meaning of Corpse
The primary meaning of the word "corpse" refers to a dead human body.
Definitions
- A dead human body, typically found or treated as an object of medical or scientific study.
- * The body of a person who has died, especially as found or treated as an object of medical or scientific study.
Etymology of Corpse
The word "corpse" has its roots in the Old French word "cors," which is derived from the Latin word "corpus," meaning body.
Historically, the term has been used to refer to a dead human body, especially in medical, scientific, or legal contexts.
Example Uses
- The coroner examined the corpse to determine the cause of death.
- * The funeral home prepared the corpse for viewing.
- * The detective investigated the scene where the corpse was found.