adj
fecal
FEE-kuhl
Fecal (adj) means relating to feces or bodily waste. Example: “The lab tested a fecal sample to check for parasites.”
adj
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Relating to feces or bodily waste.
"The lab tested a fecal sample to check for parasites."
How to use fecal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA clinical or scientific word meaning "to do with poop."
Common pairings
fecal matter
fecal sample
fecal contamination
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Etymology
From Latin faex ("dregs, sediment"), the same root that gives us feces.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fecal?
"fecal" (adj) means relating to feces or bodily waste.
What is another word for fecal?
Other words for "fecal" include faecal.
How do you use fecal in a sentence?
Example: "The lab tested a fecal sample to check for parasites."