/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/
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Translation
The act of killing yourself.
Word origin
From Latin sui meaning of oneself and caedere meaning to kill.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sui + caedere
Grammar
Gender
Pluralsuicides
Examples
helpline.
"Suicide" is a serious word; this sentence points to help.
.
Here "suicide" names the thing the charity tries to stop.
cope .
"A suicide" can also mean one such death.
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