Abluting

Pronunciation: /əˈbluːtɪŋ/

Definitions of abluting

verb the action of washing oneself, especially as part of one's personal hygiene routine

Example Sentences

A1 I ablute every morning before work.

A2 She taught me the proper way of abluting while camping.

B1 The soldiers were abluting in the river before heading out on their mission.

B2 After a long hike, abluting in the stream felt refreshing.

C1 The spa offers a luxurious experience of abluting in various natural hot springs.

C2 Abluting in the traditional Turkish hammam is a cultural experience not to be missed.

Examples of abluting in a Sentence

formal After abluting, the guests gathered in the dining hall for breakfast.

informal I'll be abluting quickly before we head out for the day.

slang I can't hang out right now, I need to ablute before meeting up.

figurative Abluting my mind with meditation helps me start the day with a clear focus.

Grammatical Forms of abluting

• past tense: abluted
• plural: ablutings
• comparative: more abluting
• superlative: most abluting
• present tense: ablutes
• future tense: will ablute
• perfect tense: have abluted
• continuous tense: is abluting
• singular: abluting
• positive degree: ablute
• infinitive: to ablute
• gerund: abluting
• participle: abluted

Origin and Evolution of abluting

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abluting' originated from the Latin word 'ablutio', which means 'washing off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abluting' has come to be used in English to refer to the act of washing oneself, particularly in relation to personal hygiene.