deceased
Translation
dead, late
Examples
The deceased man was a well-known artist.
The deceased man was a well-known artist.
The family of the deceased requested privacy.
The family of the deceased requested privacy.
Grammar Patterns
deceased + noun The deceased man was a well-known artist.
the deceased The family of the deceased requested privacy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dead, late, departed; Antonyms: alive, living
Etymology
From Latin 'decedere' (to depart, die), from 'de-' (away) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ceased to be'. The prefix 'de-' means 'away' or 'off', and it's related to 'cease'. Someone who has 'ceased' living.