How Do You Spell EUTHANIZE?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːθɐnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "euthanize" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /juːˈθæn.aɪz/. The first syllable "eu" is pronounced as "yoo" and the "th" sound is pronounced as /θ/. The second syllable "than" sounds like "than" in "thank". The final syllable "ize" is pronounced as "ize" in "size" and ends with the /z/ sound. This word means to intentionally end the life of an animal or person who is suffering from a terminal illness or unbearable pain.

EUTHANIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Euthanize is a verb commonly used in the field of veterinary medicine, which refers to the act of deliberately ending the life of a living being, typically an animal, to relieve pain, suffering, or a poor quality of life. This act of euthanasia is carried out by administering a lethal dose of drugs or by other humane methods that ensure a quick and painless death.

    The term is derived from the Greek words "eu" meaning "good" or "well" and "thanatos" meaning "death." Euthanize is strictly used in a medical or veterinary context and is not to be confused with euthanasia, a similar term that encompasses the act of intentionally causing death to a person who is terminally ill or has an incurable disease, with the intention of relieving their suffering.

    Euthanizing an animal is typically considered a compassionate option when the animal is experiencing extreme pain, has a debilitating illness, or is critically injured beyond recovery. This decision is often made after thorough consultation with veterinarians, owners, and considering the welfare of the animal. Euthanasia is carried out by professionals with expertise in administering medications in a controlled manner to ensure a peaceful passing.

    While euthanizing an animal is generally well-accepted when it comes to relieving an animal's suffering, it remains a subject of ethical and moral debate in some circles.

Common Misspellings for EUTHANIZE

Etymology of EUTHANIZE

The word "euthanize" is derived from the Greek roots "eu" meaning "good" or "well" and "thanatos" meaning "death". The term originated from the Greek word "euthanatos", which directly translates to "a good death". In modern usage, "euthanize" refers to the act of intentionally causing a painless death to relieve suffering, typically used in the context of animals or individuals with incurable illnesses or unbearable pain.

Conjugate verb Euthanize

CONDITIONAL

I would euthanize
you would euthanize
he/she/it would euthanize
we would euthanize
they would euthanize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be euthanizing
you would be euthanizing
he/she/it would be euthanizing
we would be euthanizing
they would be euthanizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have euthanize
you would have euthanize
he/she/it would have euthanize
we would have euthanize
they would have euthanize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been euthanizing
you would have been euthanizing
he/she/it would have been euthanizing
we would have been euthanizing
they would have been euthanizing

FUTURE

I will euthanize
you will euthanize
he/she/it will euthanize
we will euthanize
they will euthanize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be euthanizing
you will be euthanizing
he/she/it will be euthanizing
we will be euthanizing
they will be euthanizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have euthanized
you will have euthanized
he/she/it will have euthanized
we will have euthanized
they will have euthanized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been euthanizing
you will have been euthanizing
he/she/it will have been euthanizing
we will have been euthanizing
they will have been euthanizing

IMPERATIVE

you euthanize
we let´s euthanize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to euthanize

PAST

I euthanized
you euthanized
he/she/it euthanized
we euthanized
they euthanized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was euthanizing
you were euthanizing
he/she/it was euthanizing
we were euthanizing
they were euthanizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

euthanized

PAST PERFECT

I had euthanized
you had euthanized
he/she/it had euthanized
we had euthanized
they had euthanized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been euthanizing
you had been euthanizing
he/she/it had been euthanizing
we had been euthanizing
they had been euthanizing

PRESENT

I euthanize
you euthanize
he/she/it euthanizes
we euthanize
they euthanize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am euthanizing
you are euthanizing
he/she/it is euthanizing
we are euthanizing
they are euthanizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

euthanizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have euthanized
you have euthanized
he/she/it has euthanized
we have euthanized
they have euthanized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been euthanizing
you have been euthanizing
he/she/it has been euthanizing
we have been euthanizing
they have been euthanizing