Anus

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪnəs/

Definitions of anus

noun the opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste is eliminated from the body

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor examined the patient's anus during the check-up.

A2 It is important to keep the anus clean to prevent infections.

B1 The anus is part of the digestive system where waste is expelled from the body.

B2 Proper hygiene practices can help prevent irritation and discomfort around the anus.

C1 Medical professionals can perform procedures to treat conditions affecting the anus.

C2 Anatomy textbooks provide detailed information on the structure and function of the anus.

Examples of anus in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's anus for any signs of abnormalities.

informal I can't believe he made a joke about my anus during dinner.

slang He's such a jerk, always talking out of his anus.

figurative His decision came straight from his anus, without any thought or consideration.

Grammatical Forms of anus

• past tense: anused
• plural: anuses
• comparative: more anus
• superlative: most anus
• present tense: anuses
• future tense: will anus
• perfect tense: has anused
• continuous tense: is anusing
• singular: anus
• positive degree: anus
• infinitive: to anus
• gerund: anusing
• participle: anused

Origin and Evolution of anus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'anus' originates from the Latin word 'ānus' which means 'ring, anus'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anus' has retained its original anatomical meaning referring to the opening at the end of the digestive tract, but it has also taken on additional connotations in various contexts, sometimes used as a derogatory term or in a metaphorical sense.