Pronunciation: /ˈfiːsiːz/

Definitions of feces

noun waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested; excrement

Example Sentences

A1 The dog's feces should be cleaned up immediately.

A2 It is important to properly dispose of feces to prevent contamination.

B1 The scientist analyzed the feces to determine the animal's diet.

B2 The feces samples were sent to the lab for further testing.

C1 The forensic team collected feces as evidence at the crime scene.

C2 The researcher studied the composition of feces to understand digestive processes.

Examples of feces in a Sentence

formal The scientist analyzed the feces samples to determine the health of the population.

informal I accidentally stepped in dog feces while walking in the park.

slang I can't believe someone left human feces on the sidewalk, that's disgusting!

figurative His lies were like moral feces, polluting the truth and decency around him.

Grammatical Forms of feces

plural

feces

present tense

feces

future tense

will feces

perfect tense

have feces

continuous tense

is feces

singular

feces

positive degree

feces

infinitive

to feces

gerund

fecesing

participle

feced

Origin and Evolution of feces

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'feces' originated from the Latin word 'faex' meaning dregs or sediment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'feces' has come to specifically refer to the waste matter discharged from the bowels of animals or humans.