Meaning & Definition of word "Fecal"

Fecal

/ˈfiː.kəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Relating to or consisting of waste matter excreted from the intestines; pertaining to feces.
    • Example: The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in the water indicates contamination.
  • 2. Describing conditions or materials that involve or originate from feces.
    • Example: The study focused on fecal transmission pathways for the disease.
  • 3. Characterized by or associated with feces, especially in a medical or hygienic context.
    • Example: The fecal matter was analyzed for microbial content.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'faecalis', from 'faex' meaning 'dregs, sediment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fecal matter:

Solid waste material excreted from the digestive tract.

fecal replica:

A model or representation made from fecal material.

Related Words

feces:

The solid bodily waste discharged from the intestines.

excrement:

Waste matter discharged from the body.

Slang Meanings of fecal

Meaning: Refers to something that is very dirty or unpleasant.

Example Sentence: That project is a total fecal show.

Meaning: Used in a humorous or dismissive context about someone's incompetence.

Example Sentence: That idea is just fecal nonsense.