Dying
/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/noun
The process of approaching death or ceasing to live.
Did you know?The core Germanic root behind *die* is ancient and widespread, but despite its grim modern meaning, it does not come from a spooky ritual term or a hidden curse word.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dheu-
“to die, disappear, or pass away”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*daujaną
“to die”
Old English
English
dēag / dīegan
“to die”
Middle English
English
dien
“to die”
Modern English
English
dying
“the act or process of approaching death”