Regurgitated: meaning, definitions and examples
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regurgitated
[ rɪˈɡɜːrdʒɪteɪtɪd ]
biological process
Regurgitated refers to the act of bringing swallowed food back up into the mouth. This process can occur in various species, including birds and mammals, often as a way to feed their young or to remove indigestible materials. In a broader sense, it can also mean to repeat information or ideas without comprehension or originality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mother bird regurgitated food for her chicks.
- After eating too quickly, he regurgitated his meal.
- In class, he regurgitated facts from the textbook without understanding.
Translations
Translations of the word "regurgitated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 regurgitado
🇮🇳 उल्टी किया हुआ
🇩🇪 regurgitiert
🇮🇩 regurgitasi
🇺🇦 регенерований
🇵🇱 regurgitowany
🇯🇵 逆流した
🇫🇷 régurgité
🇪🇸 regurgitado
🇹🇷 tükürülmüş
🇰🇷 역류된
🇸🇦 مسترجع
🇨🇿 regurgitovaný
🇸🇰 regurgitovaný
🇨🇳 反流的
🇸🇮 regurgitiran
🇮🇸 uppkastað
🇰🇿 қайтарылған
🇬🇪 რეგურგიტირებული
🇦🇿 regurgitasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 regurgitado
Etymology
The term 'regurgitate' originates from the Latin word 'regurgitare', which means 'to flow back'. This is a combination of 're-', meaning 'back', and 'gurgitare', which translates to 'to gurgle', itself derived from the Latin word 'gurgulio', referring to the throat or gullet. The usage of the word in the English language dates back to the 16th century, initially used in a literal sense regarding the expelling of food from the stomach. Over time, it has also adopted a figurative meaning, often used in educational contexts where a student repeats information without understanding its implications or context.