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decedent vs deceased

deceased vs decedent

decedent and deceased both are nouns.

decedent is not an adjective while deceased is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decedent Yes No No No
deceased Yes Yes No No
As nouns, decedent and deceased are synonyms defined as:
  • decedent and deceased: someone who is no longer alive
Other synonyms of decedent include dead person, dead soul, deceased person, departed.
decedent (noun) deceased (noun)
someone who is no longer alive someone who is no longer alive
decedent (adjective) deceased (adjective)
dead
Difference between decedent and deceased

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