UNSEPULCHRED Meaning and
Definition
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Unsepulchred is an adjective that refers to something or someone that lacks a proper burial or has not been interred in a tomb or grave. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "lack of," and "sepulchred," which relates to burying or entombing.
When applied to individuals, unsepulchred signifies deceased persons who haven't received the customary rites of burial, remaining unburied and exposed to the elements. This lack of proper interment can occur due to various circumstances, such as war, natural disasters, or unusual situations requiring immediate evacuation or mass graves.
Similarly, when referring to objects or places, unsepulchred describes areas or artifacts that haven't been properly laid to rest in designated burial sites. It implies a state of abandonment or disregard for the customary rituals associated with burying the dead.
The concept of unsepulchred can evoke feelings of sadness, reverence, and a sense of unfinished closure. It often alludes to the spiritual and emotional significance of offering a final resting place to honor and commemorate the deceased. In literature and poetry, 'unsepulchred' is sometimes used metaphorically to convey a sense of neglect, forgotten memories, or the loss of something that should have been preserved and respected.
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Having no grave; unburied.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UNSEPULCHRED
- unsepulchzed
- unsepulchved
- unsepulchped
- unsepulchsed
- unsepulchrud
- unsepulchrmd
- unsepulchrad
- unsepulchrgd
- unsepulchret
- unsepulchrel
- unsepulchread
- u nsepulchred
- un sepulchred
- uns epulchred
- unsepu lchred
- unsepul chred
- unsepulc hred
- unsepulch red
- unsepulchr ed
- unsepulchre d
Etymology of UNSEPULCHRED
The word "unsepulchred" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not", and the noun "sepulchre", a burial vault or tomb. The word "sepulchre" originates from the Latin word "sepulcrum", which means "a burial place or grave". It passed into English through Old French and Middle English. When the prefix "un-" is added to "sepulchred", it negates the meaning of being buried or interred, thus forming "unsepulchred" as an adjective to describe something or someone that is not laid to rest or not buried in a sepulchre.
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