Masticating: meaning, definitions and examples

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masticating

[ ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɪŋ ]

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chewing

The action of grinding or crushing food with teeth. It is an essential part of the digestive process.

Synonyms

chewing, crunching, gnawing

Examples of usage

He was masticating a piece of gum while reading a book.
Masticating food thoroughly can aid in better digestion.

Translations

Translations of the word "masticating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mastigar

🇮🇳 चबाना

🇩🇪 kauen

🇮🇩 mengunyah

🇺🇦 жувати

🇵🇱 żuć

🇯🇵 咀嚼する (そしゃくする)

🇫🇷 mâcher

🇪🇸 masticar

🇹🇷 çiğnemek

🇰🇷 씹다

🇸🇦 يمضغ

🇨🇿 žvýkat

🇸🇰 žuť

🇨🇳 咀嚼 (jǔjué)

🇸🇮 žvečiti

🇮🇸 tyggja

🇰🇿 шайнау

🇬🇪 ღეჭვა

🇦🇿 çeynəmək

🇲🇽 masticar

Word origin

The word 'masticating' is derived from the Latin word 'masticare', which means 'to chew'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, primarily used in the context of food digestion and oral health.