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sepulture

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃɜr/

KK: /sɛpəlˌtʃʊr/

noun
Definition

A place where someone is buried, often a tomb or grave.


Example

The ancient sepulture was discovered during the archaeological dig.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever visited a sepulture site before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I find them fascinating.
Sloth A
I think they tell so much about history and culture.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Each sepulture has its own unique story.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tomb
grave
crypt
Antonyms
exhumation
disinterment
resurrection
Root Explanation

**Sepulture** → It is formed from "sepulcrum" (meaning tomb or grave) and the suffix "-ure" (indicating a process or result). The word "sepulture" refers to the act or process of placing someone in a tomb or grave for burial.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tomb' ('sepulcrum') where someone is 'placed' ('-ure') for burial — that's what sepulture means.

Visually Confused Words
unsepultured
vivisepulture
suture
sericulture
puture
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