Defecate: meaning, definitions and examples

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defecate

 

[ หˆdษ›fษชkeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

To defecate means to expel feces from the digestive tract through the anus. This process is a natural biological function that occurs in humans and many animals. It is essential for eliminating waste products from the body.

Synonyms

defecation, evacuate, excrete, shit.

Examples of usage

  • Humans typically defecate once or twice a day.
  • It is important for animals to find a safe place to defecate.
  • Defecating in public places is often considered inappropriate.

Translations

Translations of the word "defecate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defecar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเคš เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stuhlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buang air besar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะตะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ defekowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๆณ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfรฉquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defecar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท defekasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋ณ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defekovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ defekovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ไพฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ defecirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ะตั‚ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defekasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defecar

Etymology

The word 'defecate' comes from the Latin word 'defaecare', which means 'to purify' or 'to remove dregs'. This Latin term is itself derived from 'de-' (meaning 'down' or 'away') and 'faeces' (meaning 'dregs' or 'excrement'). The use of the word in English dates back to the late 15th century, primarily in medical texts. It initially had a more formal connotation but has since become a common term in both casual and clinical contexts. The broader understanding of defecation encompasses aspects of human health, hygiene, and environmental considerations, reflecting the importance of this physiological function in overall well-being.

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This word's position of #33,367 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.