defecation
defecation · defecations
Stuhlgang
The act or process of voiding feces from the bowelsThe act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.
Stuhlgang
(countable, uncountable)Any of several processes for the removal of impurities, or for clarifying various materials.
More definitions
- the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
Examples
1 sentencesHe also notes that open defecation is still occurring at a high rate and people should use toilet facilities whenever possible.
Translations
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By meaning 1
act or process of voiding excrement:
Origin
17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō.17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō.
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Forms
plural: defecationsSynonyms
22 synonymsdumpB1motionB2big jobsbowel movementcackcall of naturedumpingeasementhodnumber twopoopoohpooppurging
Close in meaning
- the elimination of fecal waste through the anus:laxation
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable