Definition of DEFECATION

defecation

Meanings

Plural: defecations

Noun

  • the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
  • The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.
  • Any of several processes for the removal of impurities, or for clarifying various materials.

Origin / Etymology

17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō.

Synonyms

big jobs, bowel movement, cack, call of nature, crap, crapping, defecating, defecation, doing one's ease, doing one's easement, dump, dumping, easement, hod, laxation, motion, number two, poo, pooh, poop, purging, sharn, shit, shitting, spraying, taking a shit

Scrabble Score: 16

defecation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
defecation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
defecation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

defecation is a valid Words With Friends word