Undeath

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being undead. uncountable

    "After the vampire bit me, I passed from life to undeath."

  2. 2
    The moment of passing into an undead state. uncountable

    ""That invitation was made before your death. Or undeath. Or whatever you call it." "Rebirth," he whispered. "Begone!""

Example

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"After the vampire bit me, I passed from life to undeath."

Etymology

From un- + death, on the pattern of undead.

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