Definition

Describing something that is dirty or contains waste material, often related to feces.

Example

The river was polluted and had a feculent smell that made it unpleasant to be near.

Conversation

I can't believe how feculent that old pond looks now.

Yeah, it really needs some cleaning up.

The water is so murky; it’s definitely not safe for swimming.

I agree! We should report it to the park authorities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feculent → It is formed from "fecula" (from Latin, meaning dregs or sediment) and the suffix "-ent" (meaning having the quality of). The word "feculent" describes something that has the quality of being muddy or containing dregs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fecula' which refers to dregs or sediment, helping you remember that 'feculent' means something that is muddy or contains impurities.

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