Purgation

Pronunciation: /pɝˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of purgation

noun a purging or elimination of something undesirable

Example Sentences

A1 I drank a lot of water for purgation of toxins from my body.

A2 The medicine caused purgation, helping to cleanse my system.

B1 The purgation process helped to eliminate impurities from the water.

B2 After the purgation treatment, I felt lighter and more energized.

C1 The ritual involved a deep purgation of negative emotions and thoughts.

C2 The purgation of corrupt officials was necessary for the government to regain trust.

Examples of purgation in a Sentence

formal The medical procedure involved purgation to cleanse the patient's system.

informal I heard that the detox program includes purgation to get rid of toxins.

slang I need a good purgation session to feel refreshed.

figurative Writing in her journal was a form of emotional purgation for her.

Grammatical Forms of purgation

• past tense: purged
• plural: purgations
• comparative: more purgation
• superlative: most purgation
• present tense: purges
• future tense: will purge
• perfect tense: have purged
• continuous tense: is purging
• singular: purgation
• positive degree: purgation
• infinitive: to purge
• gerund: purging
• participle: purged

Origin and Evolution of purgation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'purgation' comes from the Latin word 'purgatio', which means cleansing or purifying.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to the purification of the soul, the meaning of 'purgation' has evolved to also encompass the act of cleansing or purifying something physically or emotionally.