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crematory Meaning & Definition

What Does Crematory Mean?

Crematory is an adjective that means Pertaining to the act of cremating bodies. As a noun, it means The establishment or furnace that cremates bodies.

Quick Facts About Crematory

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymscrematorium and cremation chamber
Pluralcrematories

Crematory Definition (Adjective)

  1. Pertaining to the act of cremating bodies.

Crematory as a Noun

  1. The establishment or furnace that cremates bodies.

Synonyms of Crematory

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Word Forms & Grammar

crematory (not comparable)

crematory (plural crematories)

Origin of Crematory

From cremate + -ory.

Quick Answers About Crematory

Is crematory an adjective or a noun?

Crematory is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for crematory?

Words with a similar meaning to crematory include crematorium and cremation chamber. See the full list of crematory synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of crematory?

The plural of crematory is crematories.

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