requiem
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/ˈrɛkwiəm/
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/ˈrɛkwɪəm/
mass for the dead
Etymology
Etymology Information
'requiem' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'requiem,' where 'requies' meant 'rest.'
Historical Evolution
'requiem' changed from the Latin word 'requiem' and eventually became the modern English word 'requiem'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rest or repose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mass for the dead.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.
The church held a requiem for the victims of the disaster.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a musical composition setting parts of a requiem mass, or of a similar character.
Mozart's Requiem is one of his most famous works.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 04:51