noun
purgation
Purgation (noun) means the process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
noun
1
The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
2
The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt.
3
Exoneration or the act undertaken to achieve exoneration.
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Etymology
From Middle English purgacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman purgacion, itself borrowed from Latin pūrgātiō; equivalent to purge + -ation.
Rhymes for purgation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of purgation?
"purgation" (noun) means the process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
What are the different meanings of purgation?
"purgation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative; 2. The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt; 3. Exoneration or the act undertaken to achieve exoneration.