Decoction

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkɑkʃən/

Definitions of decoction

noun a liquid made by boiling or steeping a substance in water to extract its flavors or medicinal properties

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother makes a decoction of herbs to help with colds and flu.

A2 In some cultures, decoctions are commonly used in traditional medicine.

B1 The decoction of roots and bark is believed to have healing properties.

B2 The herbalist recommended a decoction of chamomile and lavender for relaxation.

C1 The decoction of rare herbs required precise measurements and techniques.

C2 The ancient recipe called for a decoction of various plants and spices for medicinal purposes.

Examples of decoction in a Sentence

formal The herbalist prepared a decoction of various medicinal plants for the patient.

informal My grandma always makes a decoction of herbs when I have a cold.

slang I heard that drinking a decoction of ginger and honey can help with a sore throat.

figurative His words were like a decoction of wisdom, soothing and enlightening at the same time.

Grammatical Forms of decoction

• past tense: decocted
• plural: decoctions
• comparative: more decocted
• superlative: most decocted
• present tense: decocts
• future tense: will decoct
• perfect tense: have decocted
• continuous tense: is decocting
• singular: decoction
• positive degree: decoction
• infinitive: to decoct
• gerund: decocting
• participle: decocted

Origin and Evolution of decoction

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decoction' originated from the Latin word 'decoctio', which means 'to boil down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decoction' has evolved to refer specifically to the process of extracting flavors or medicinal properties by boiling or soaking plant material in water.