defecator
|def-e-ca-tor|
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/ˈdɛfəˌkeɪtər/
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/ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪtə/
(defecate)
discharge feces
Etymology
Etymology Information
'defecator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'defaecare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'faex' meant 'dregs or sediment.'
Historical Evolution
'defaecare' transformed into the French word 'déféquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'defecate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove dregs or impurities,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove waste material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or device that removes impurities or waste material.
The defecator in the sugar factory ensures the purity of the final product.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42