Excrement: meaning, definitions and examples

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excrement

[ ˈɛkskrɪmənt ]

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waste material

Excrement refers to waste material that is eliminated from the body, such as feces or urine.

Synonyms

droppings, feces, waste

Examples of usage

He cleaned up the dog's excrement from the yard.
The doctor asked for a sample of the patient's excrement for testing.

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disgusting substance

Excrement can also refer to any disgusting or repulsive substance.

Synonyms

dung, filth, muck

Examples of usage

She accidentally stepped in a pile of excrement on the sidewalk.
The smell of excrement filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "excrement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excremento

🇮🇳 मल

🇩🇪 Kot

🇮🇩 kotoran

🇺🇦 екскременти

🇵🇱 ekskrementy

🇯🇵 排泄物 (はいせつぶつ)

🇫🇷 excrément

🇪🇸 excremento

🇹🇷 dışkı

🇰🇷 배설물

🇸🇦 براز

🇨🇿 výkaly

🇸🇰 výkaly

🇨🇳 排泄物 (páixìe wù)

🇸🇮 iztrebki

🇮🇸 úrgangur

🇰🇿 нәжіс

🇬🇪 გამონაყარი

🇦🇿 nəcislər

🇲🇽 excremento

Word origin

The word 'excrement' originated from the Latin word 'excrementum', meaning 'that which is discharged'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of excrement has been an essential aspect of human biology and sanitation throughout history, with various cultures developing different methods of disposal and hygiene practices.