Meaning
mortuary, funerary
- relating to death, burial, or funerals
In a sentence
I parenti si sono riuniti nella camera mortuaria dell'ospedale.
The relatives gathered in the hospital mortuary.
Non tutti i documenti contenevano il relativo certificato mortuario.
Not all documents contained the relevant death certificate.
L'atmosfera nella stanza era quasi mortuaria per il silenzio assoluto.
The atmosphere in the room was almost funerary due to the absolute silence.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mortuario | masculine · singular |
| mortuaria | feminine · singular |
| mortuari | masculine · plural |
| mortuarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mainly found in formal or administrative fixed phrases, such as 'camera mortuaria' (morgue / chapel of rest).