euthanasia
nounEtymology
First attested in 1606, from Ancient Greek εὐθανασία (euthanasía), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + θάνατος (thánatos, “death”)
- derived from εὐθανασία
Definitions
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially…
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.
- Euthanasia is the most difficult part of a veterinarian's job.
The practice of killing a human being who is considered a liability to society,…
The practice of killing a human being who is considered a liability to society, especially a disabled person.
An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death.
The neighborhood
- neighborthanato-
- neighborelectrothanasia
- neighborassisted dying
- neighborassisted suicide
Vish — recursive loop
A definitional loop anchored at euthanasia. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.
A definitional loop anchored at euthanasia. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.
9 hops · closes at euthanasia
curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.
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