What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
defaecate
Example
I need to defaecate before we leave. [defaecate: verb]
Example
The doctor asked the patient how often they defaecate. [defaecate: verb]
excrete
Example
The kidneys excrete waste products from the body. [excrete: verb]
Example
The body excretes excess salt through sweat. [excretes: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Excrete is more commonly used in scientific and medical contexts, while defaecate is more commonly used in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between defaecate and excrete?
Excrete is more formal and scientific than defaecate, which is more commonly used in casual conversation.
