undead

un·dead

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Definitions of undead word

adjective undead no longer alive but animated by a supernatural force, as a vampire or zombie. 1
noun undead (used with a plural verb) undead beings collectively (usually preceded by the). 1
adjective undead (of a fictional being, such as a vampire) technically dead but reanimated 0
adjective undead (as collective noun; preceded by the) 0
adjective undead of or having to do with supernatural beings, as vampires or zombies, who have died, but continue to exhibit some characteristics of living beings, as consciousness, movement, or speech 0
noun undead (usually preceded by "the") Those creatures which are dead yet still moving. 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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