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Defecated: meaning, definitions and examples

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defecated

 

[ ˈdɛfɪkeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Defecated refers to the act of expelling feces from the body, typically through the anus. This process is a natural biological function of many living organisms, which plays a critical role in the digestive system by disposing of waste materials.

Synonyms

discharged, eliminated, excreted

Examples of usage

  • The dog defecated in the yard.
  • She realized her baby had defecated during the night.
  • It's important to clean up after your pet when it has defecated.
  • After eating, the horse defecated in the stable.

Translations

Translations of the word "defecated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 defecado

🇮🇳 पाखाना किया

🇩🇪 defekiert

🇮🇩 mengeluarkan kotoran

🇺🇦 дефекував

🇵🇱 defekował

🇯🇵 排便した

🇫🇷 déféqué

🇪🇸 defecado

🇹🇷 defekasyon yaptı

🇰🇷 배변했다

🇸🇦 تغوط

🇨🇿 vyloučil

🇸🇰 defekoval

🇨🇳 排便了

🇸🇮 defekiral

🇮🇸 hægja

🇰🇿 дәрет сындырды

🇬🇪 სხეულის გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 dədək etdi

🇲🇽 defecó

Etymology

The word 'defecate' comes from the Latin 'defaecare', which means 'to clear of dregs or impurities'. The prefix 'de-' in Latin indicates removal, while 'faeces' means 'dregs' or 'feces'. The term has been used in English since the late 17th century, first appearing in print in the 1680s. The process of defecation is a fundamental aspect of biology, tied to the digestive process, and plays a pivotal role in maintaining health by expelling waste products. Over time, the word has evolved to be used in both scientific and informal contexts, with increasing awareness of proper hygiene and health related to it.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,578, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.