predecease

[ pree-di-sees ]

verb (used with object)

, pre·de·ceased, pre·de·ceas·ing.

1. to die before (another person, the occurrence of an event, etc.).

predecease

/ ˌpriːdɪˈsiːs /

verb

1. to die before (some other person)

noun

1. rare.
   earlier death

Word History and Origins

Origin of predecease¹

First recorded in 1585–95; pre- + decease

Example Sentences

He was predeceased by his son Tom and sister Sherry.

From Seattle Times

He is predeceased by his mother Irene Molnar, father John Molnar, and brother Jack Molnar.

From Seattle Times

At least one of her sons predeceased her.

From Washington Post

He was twice married and divorced, predeceased by two sons, and leaves no immediate survivors, aside from his dedicated audience.

From Washington Post

Whistler also gave her his power of attorney and made her his sole heir in his will, though she predeceased him.

From Washington Post