depilation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree English depilate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English depilation From depilate + -ation.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The process of stripping hair from the skin so as to make it smooth; unhairing; hair removal.
Hair had appeared in greater quantities where I didnʼt want it, and I couldnʼt keep up with the demands of depilation.
2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, pages 150–151:
- (countable, uncountable) The removal of hair, wool or bristles from the body.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| depilations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |