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Defecating: meaning, definitions and examples

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defecating

 

[ dษ›fษชหˆkeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Defecating is the act of expelling waste material from the body through the anus. This process is a natural part of digestion and is essential for maintaining health by removing toxins and waste products. It typically occurs after food has been processed in the digestive tract and contributes to the regulation of bodily functions.

Synonyms

evacuating, excreting, pooping

Examples of usage

  • I need to find a restroom for defecating.
  • Defecating regularly is important for gastrointestinal health.
  • Animals also engage in defecating to dispose of waste.

Translations

Translations of the word "defecating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defecando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเคฐเฅเคœเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช defรคkieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะตะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ defekacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ไพฟใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfรฉquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defecar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dฤฑลŸkฤฑlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋ณ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎุฑุงุฌ ุงู„ุจุฑุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defekace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ defekรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ไพฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ defekacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ะตั‚ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defekasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defecar

Etymology

The word 'defecate' comes from the Latin 'defaecare' which means 'to remove dregs'. This term is derived from 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'faex' meaning 'dregs' or 'sediment'. Historically, the term has been used in medical contexts and gradually entered everyday language to refer to the act of bowel movement. Defecation is an essential biological process across species, contributing to the maintenance of homeostasis by removing bodily wastes. The understanding of defecation has evolved with advancements in medical science, offering insights into digestive health and disorders. Various cultures have their own terminology and customs surrounding this natural function, reflecting its universality among living organisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,500, 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.