Eructated: meaning, definitions and examples

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eructated

 

[ ɪˈrʌk.teɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical, informal

Eructated is the past tense of eructate, which means to belch or expel gas from the stomach through the mouth. It often refers to the process of releasing air or gas build-up that can happen after eating or drinking.

Synonyms

belched, burped, exhaled

Examples of usage

  • He eructated loudly after the meal.
  • She felt better after she eructated.
  • The baby eructated frequently after feeding.

Word origin

The term 'eructate' originates from the Latin word 'eructare', which means 'to bring up or discharge'. The Latin word is composed of 'e-', meaning 'out', and 'ructare', meaning 'to break wind or belch'. It evolved in the English language around the late 16th century, primarily used in medical and formal contexts to describe the act of expelling gas from the digestive tract. Over the years, the term has maintained its connection to digestion and is sometimes used humorously in everyday language. The usage of 'eructated' may not be as common in casual conversation but is still found in medical contexts and literature.