Ablutions

Pronunciation: /əˈbluːʃənz/

Definitions of ablutions

noun a cleansing of the body, especially as a religious rite

Example Sentences

A1 I perform my ablutions before praying.

A2 In some cultures, ablutions are a daily ritual for purification.

B1 She completed her ablutions in the bathroom before heading to bed.

B2 The spa offers a variety of ablution services for relaxation and rejuvenation.

C1 The ancient temple had a designated area for ablutions before entering the sacred space.

C2 After the intense workout, she indulged in a luxurious ablution ritual at the exclusive spa.

Examples of ablutions in a Sentence

formal Before entering the sacred temple, the devotees performed their ablutions in the designated area.

informal Don't forget to do your ablutions before dinner, it's important to keep clean.

slang I'll be back in a sec, just need to do my ablutions real quick.

figurative She felt like she needed to cleanse her soul, so she performed her own version of ablutions by meditating in nature.

Grammatical Forms of ablutions

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

Origin and Evolution of ablutions

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to ceremonial washing or cleansing, the term 'ablutions' has evolved to also encompass personal hygiene practices such as washing one's face or hands.