How Do You Spell DEFECATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɛke͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "defecate" is spelled with four syllables: /ˈdɛfəkeɪt/. The first syllable is stressed, with a short "e" sound (/ɛ/). The second syllable has a schwa sound (/ə/), and the third and fourth syllables feature a long "a" sound (/keɪt/). This word is commonly used in the medical field to describe the act of passing solid waste from the body. It is important to spell this word correctly in order to maintain professionalism and clarity in communication.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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DEFECATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Defecate is a verb that refers to the act of eliminating waste material from the body through the rectum. It involves the expulsion of solid and semi-solid waste products, commonly known as stool or feces, which are produced during the process of digestion. Defecation is a natural bodily function necessary for the removal of indigestible substances, as well as toxins and byproducts from the body.

    During defecation, the rectum contracts to expel the feces through the anus. This process is normally accompanied by a sensation of pressure and an urge to eliminate waste. Defecation frequency varies among individuals, but regularity is essential to maintaining overall physical health.

    The consistency, color, and odor of feces can provide important insights into one's health. Abnormalities in these characteristics may indicate underlying digestive issues or diseases. Regular defecation can contribute to a healthy digestive system and prevent discomfort, bloating, and constipation.

    Maintaining good hygiene practices during defecation is essential to prevent the spread of diseases and infections. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after defecating is crucial to minimize the risk of contamination. Access to clean and safe sanitation facilities plays a significant role in promoting public health and reducing the spread of diseases related to poor sanitation.

Common Misspellings for DEFECATE

Etymology of DEFECATE

The word "defecate" originates from the Latin word "defaecare", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" (meaning "down" or "away") and the verb "faecare" (meaning "to make or produce waste material"). Over time, "defaecare" evolved into "defecare" in Late Latin, then into "defecat-" in medieval Latin, before ultimately becoming "defecate" in English.

Similar spelling words for DEFECATE

Conjugate verb Defecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have defecated
you would have defecated
he/she/it would have defecated
we would have defecated
they would have defecated
I would have defecate
you would have defecate
he/she/it would have defecate
we would have defecate
they would have defecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been defecating
you would have been defecating
he/she/it would have been defecating
we would have been defecating
they would have been defecating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would defecate
you would defecate
he/she/it would defecate
we would defecate
they would defecate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be defecating
you would be defecating
he/she/it would be defecating
we would be defecating
they would be defecating

FUTURE

I will defecate
you will defecate
he/she/it will defecate
we will defecate
they will defecate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be defecating
you will be defecating
he/she/it will be defecating
we will be defecating
they will be defecating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have defecated
you will have defecated
he/she/it will have defecated
we will have defecated
they will have defecated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been defecating
you will have been defecating
he/she/it will have been defecating
we will have been defecating
they will have been defecating

IMPERATIVE

you defecate
we let´s defecate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to defecate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was defecating
you were defecating
he/she/it was defecating
we were defecating
they were defecating

PAST PARTICIPLE

defecated

PAST PERFECT

I had defecated
you had defecated
he/she/it had defecated
we had defecated
they had defecated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been defecating
you had been defecating
he/she/it had been defecating
we had been defecating
they had been defecating

PRESENT

I defecate
you defecate
he/she/it defecates
we defecate
they defecate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am defecating
you are defecating
he/she/it is defecating
we are defecating
they are defecating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

defecating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have defecated
you have defecated
he/she/it has defecated
we have defecated
they have defecated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been defecating
you have been defecating
he/she/it has been defecating
we have been defecating
they have been defecating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it defecate

SIMPLE PAST

I defecated
you defecated
he/she/it defecated
we defecated
they defecated

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