defecate Meaning & Definition
What Does Defecate Mean?
As a verb, defecate means To excrete feces from one's bowels. It can also mean To pass (something) as excrement; to purge. To clean (something) of dregs, impurities, etc.; to purify. As an adjective, it means Freed from pollutants, dregs, lees, etc.; refined; purified.
Defecate at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ |
| Synonyms | make, crap and ca-ca |
| Comparative / superlative | more defecate, most defecate |
| Verb forms | defecates, defecating, defecated |
Defecate Definition (Verb)
- To excrete feces from one's bowels.
- To pass (something) as excrement; to purge. To clean (something) of dregs, impurities, etc.; to purify.
- To pass (something) as excrement; to purge.
- To clean (something) of dregs, impurities, etc.; to purify.
Defecate as an Adjective
- Freed from pollutants, dregs, lees, etc.; refined; purified.
Synonyms of Defecate
Defecate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
defecate (third-person singular simple present defecates, present participle defecating, simple past and past participle defecated)
defecate (comparative more defecate, superlative most defecate)
Origin of Defecate
Borrowed from Latin dēfaecātus, the perfect passive participle of dēfaecō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). See also faeces; cognate with French déféquer.
Defecate: Your Questions Answered
Is defecate a verb or an adjective?
Defecate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for defecate?
You can replace defecate with words such as make, crap and ca-ca. See the full list of defecate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of defecate?
The past tense of defecate is defecated. The present participle is defecating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of defecate?
The comparative form is more defecate and the superlative form is most defecate.