depilation

Meanings

• Noun

  Process of removing hair from the body using various methods such as waxing, threading, shaving, or chemical depilatories.

  - "She goes to the salon for a depilation session every week."
  - "The depilation process can be painful but the results last longer than shaving."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depilation
exaltation , station , frustration , veneration

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Variants

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depilate , depilated , depilates , depilating , depilation , depilations

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Etymology

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The word 'depilation' comes from the Latin word 'depilare', which means 'to strip off' or 'to shave'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that ancient Egyptians used sugar and lemon juice as a natural depilatory?

2. Depilation was a common practice among ancient Greeks and Romans for both men and women.

3. The first commercial depilatory cream was introduced in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hair removal: Depilation is a type of hair removal that involves the physical or chemical removal of hair from the root.

2. Epilation: Epilation is a type of hair removal that involves plucking the hair out from the root using tweezers or other tools.

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Culture

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Depilation has been practiced for thousands of years for various reasons, including religious, cultural, and personal grooming. In some cultures, depilation is considered a sign of beauty and cleanliness, while in others it is seen as a taboo or unnecessary.

How to Memorize "depilation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person going to a salon and getting their legs waxed. Visualize the hot wax being applied to the skin, the hair being ripped out, and the soothing lotion being applied afterwards.
   - Visualize a razor gliding smoothly over the skin, removing hair from the root.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depilation' with the feeling of smooth, hairless skin.
   - Think of the word 'beauty' when you hear the word 'depilation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-P-I-L-A-T-I-O-N to remember the steps of the depilation process: D - Decide to get depilated, E - Exfoliate the skin, P - Prepare the depilatory, I - Apply the depilatory, L - Leave it on for the recommended time, A - Rinse off the depilatory, T - Apply lotion or moisturizer, I - Inspect the results, O - Observe any redness or irritation, N - Nourish the skin.

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