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- [def-i-keyt]
- /ˈdɛf ɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈdef.ə.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def-i-keyt]
- /ˈdɛf ɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of defecate word
- verb defecate When people and animals defecate, they get rid of waste matter from their body through their anus. 3
- verb defecate to discharge waste from the body through the anus 3
- verb defecate to clarify or remove impurities from (a solution, esp of sugar) 3
- verb transitive defecate to remove impurities from; refine (sugar, wine, etc.) 3
- intransitive verb defecate to become free from impurities 3
- intransitive verb defecate to excrete waste matter from the bowels 3
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Origin of defecate
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin dēfaecātus (past participle of dēfaecāre to cleanse, refine), equivalent to dē- de- + faec- (stem of faex dregs, sediment) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Defecate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defecate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
defecate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defecate
verb defecate
- secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
- leak — an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes: a leak in the roof.
- void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- perspire — to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
Antonyms for defecate
verb defecate
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- take in — the act of taking.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
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