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Thursday, 20 February 2014

Euthanasia


Today’s Word: euthanasia

Pronunciation: /ju:θǝ’nasia/

Part of Speech: noun

Etymology: of Greek origin

Meaning: the act of killing someone without pain, especially someone who is suffering from a disease that cannot be cured

Usage: Euthanasia seems to be the only solution to the patient’s endless pain.


Synonym: mercy killing, assisted suicide

1 comment:

  1. Do you say a euthanasia law or an euthanasia law? The normal rule is an because euthanasia starts with the letter e, but it doesn't sound right and spell check changes it to "a" euthanasia law.

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