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.

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

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• vesecate
• Defisate
• Efecte
• Defagete
• Dejecater
• deffelate
• defelate

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

• defecation,
• defector,
• defectively,
• defeat,
• devastate,
• defect,
• deification,
• defeated,
• de facto,
• defective,
• defecator.

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