necro

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to death or dead bodies.

• The practice of mourning the dead.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with necro
crepe , reap , seape , peep

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Variants

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necr- , necro-

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Forms

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necrotic, necromancer, necromancy

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Etymology

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From Greek νεκρός (nekros), meaning 'dead'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'necro' comes from the Greek word for 'dead'.

2. In ancient Greece, necromancers were often considered to be witch doctors or sorcerers.

3. Forensic anthropology is a crucial component of criminal investigations, particularly in cases involving unidentified or decomposed bodies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Forensic anthropology: The application of anthropology to the investigation of deceased persons, their identification, and the estimation of the time and cause of death.

2. Necromancy: The practice of communicating with the dead, often through rituals and the interpretation of omens.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman culture, necromancy was the practice of communicating with the dead, often through rituals involving offerings and the interpretation of omens. In literature, the term 'necro' is sometimes used to refer to the study of death and dead things, as in the field of forensic anthropology.

How to Memorize "necro"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dead body or a graveyard to associate the word 'necro' with death and dead things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'necro' with the practice of communicating with the dead or the study of death and dead things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Necro-mancy' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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