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- [nek-rop-see]
- /ˈnɛk rɒp si/
- /neˈkrɔpsɪ/
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- [nek-rop-see]
- /ˈnɛk rɒp si/
Definitions of necropsy word
- noun plural necropsy the examination of a body after death; autopsy. 1
- verb with object necropsy to perform a necropsy on. 1
- noun necropsy The pathological dissection of a corpse; particularly to determine cause of death. Applicable to the examination of any life form. 1
- noun necropsy an examination of a dead body; postmortem 0
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Origin of necropsy
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; necr- + -opsy1
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Parts of speech for Necropsy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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necropsy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necropsy
noun necropsy
- postmortem — of, relating to, or occurring in the time following death.
- dissection — the act of dissecting.
- anatomy — Anatomy is the study of the structure of the bodies of people or animals.
- operation — an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
- autopsy — An autopsy is an examination of a dead body by a doctor who cuts it open in order to try to discover the cause of death.
Antonyms for necropsy
noun necropsy
- mending — the act of mending; repair or improvement.
- sewing — the amount of additional water necessary to float a grounded vessel.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- connexion — the act or state of connecting.
- joining — Present participle of join.
Top questions with necropsy
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