Pronunciation: /ˈfiːkəl/

Definitions of fecal

adjective relating to or resembling feces; containing or relating to waste matter

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor asked for a fecal sample to test for any infections.

A2 The vet mentioned that the dog's fecal matter appeared normal during the check-up.

B1 The lab technician analyzed the fecal matter under a microscope to look for parasites.

B2 The researcher studied the fecal samples collected from different animals to understand their diets.

C1 The forensic scientist examined the fecal evidence found at the crime scene for DNA analysis.

C2 The environmentalist conducted a study on the impact of fecal pollution on marine ecosystems.

Examples of fecal in a Sentence

formal The doctor performed a fecal analysis to check for any signs of infection.

informal I can't believe the dog left a fecal surprise on the carpet again.

slang I'm not touching that fecal matter with a ten-foot pole.

figurative The project was a fecal mess from start to finish.

Grammatical Forms of fecal

past tense

fecaled

plural

fecals

comparative

more fecal

superlative

most fecal

present tense

fecal

future tense

will fecal

perfect tense

have fecaled

continuous tense

is fecaling

singular

fecal

positive degree

fecal

infinitive

to fecal

gerund

fecaling

participle

fecaled

Origin and Evolution of fecal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'fecal' originated from the Latin word 'faex' meaning dregs or sediment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fecal' has come to be used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to waste material excreted from the intestines.