humation

/hjuːmeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of burning or reducing to ash, especially human remains.

“The archaeologists studied the process of humation in ancient cultures.”

2. noun

A state of being consumed or destroyed, especially in a spiritual sense.

“The poet’s work explored the theme of humation and the transience of life.”

Synonyms

  • cremation
  • incineration

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • preservation