purgation
purgation · purgations
The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgativeThe process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
UK/pɜːˈɡeɪʃn/US/pɜɹˈɡeɪʃn/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
(countable, uncountable)The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Exoneration or the act undertaken to achieve exoneration.
Origin
From Middle English purgacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman purgacion, itself borrowed fromFrom Middle English purgacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman purgacion, itself borrowed from Latin pūrgātiō; equivalent to purge + -ation.
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Forms
plural: purgations| Singular | purgation |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites:purification
- the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge:purgepurging
- purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels:catharsiskatharsis
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedsuperpurgation
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable