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exhumation

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ig-ˈzüm, igz-ˈyüm, iks-ˈ(h)yüm\
    • /ˌeks.hjuː.ˈmeɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ig-ˈzüm, igz-ˈyüm, iks-ˈ(h)yüm\

Definition of exhumation word

  • noun exhumation The act of digging up that which has been buried. 1

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Parts of speech for Exhumation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

exhumation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

exhumation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for exhumation

noun exhumation

  • disinterment — to take out of the place of interment; exhume; unearth.

Antonyms for exhumation

noun exhumation

  • interment — the act or ceremony of interring; burial.

Top questions with exhumation

  • what is exhumation?

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