Flatulence

Pronunciation: /flætʃələns/

Definitions of flatulence

noun a condition characterized by the excessive production of gas in the digestive system

Example Sentences

A1 My stomach hurts because of flatulence.

A2 Eating too quickly can lead to excessive flatulence.

B1 Some foods are known to cause increased flatulence in certain individuals.

B2 The doctor recommended keeping a food diary to track instances of flatulence.

C1 Flatulence can be a symptom of underlying digestive issues.

C2 The research study focused on the correlation between diet and flatulence levels.

Examples of flatulence in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that excessive flatulence can be caused by certain foods.

informal I always feel embarrassed when I have flatulence in public.

slang Dude, did you just let out some serious flatulence?

figurative His words were like a cloud of flatulence, filling the room with discomfort.

Grammatical Forms of flatulence

• past tense: flatulenced
• plural: flatulences
• comparative: more flatulent
• superlative: most flatulent
• present tense: flatulates
• future tense: will flatulate
• perfect tense: has flatulated
• continuous tense: is flatulating
• singular: flatulence
• positive degree: flatulent
• infinitive: to flatulate
• gerund: flatulating
• participle: flatulated

Origin and Evolution of flatulence

First Known Use: 1634 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flatulence' originated from the Latin word 'flatus' meaning 'a blowing', which is derived from the verb 'flare' meaning 'to blow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe the release of gas from the digestive system, the term 'flatulence' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday language to refer to passing gas or farting.