flatulence
/ˈflæt͡ʃələns/
Meanings
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Noun
The passing of intestinal gas from the rectum.
- "After eating beans, John experienced severe flatulence."
- "The smell of flatulence filled the room."
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Verb
The act of passing intestinal gas.
- "John had to excuse himself to flatulence in the bathroom."
- "The baby was always flatulencing after feeding."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flatulencemattress , atticus , casserole
Variants
List of all variants of flatulence that leads to same resultflatulence , flatulences , flatulencies , flatulency
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'flatulare', meaning 'to blow or inflate'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The average person passes gas about 14 times a day.
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Passing gas can help relieve bloating and discomfort.
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Passing gas is more common in men than women due to their larger intestinal surface area.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Intestinal gas: Intestinal gas is a mixture of several gases produced by the breakdown of food in the digestive system.
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Passing gas: Passing gas is a natural bodily function that occurs when the gases in the intestines are expelled through the rectum.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In some cultures, passing gas is considered a sign of good digestion and is even seen as a sign of health. In other cultures, it is considered rude or embarrassing to pass gas in public.
How to Memorize "flatulence"
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visualize
- Imagine a balloon filling up with gas and then being released to visualize flatulence.
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associate
- Associate the word 'flatulence' with the sound of passing gas to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Farts Are Terrible Unpleasant Noises' to remember the word 'flatulence'.
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