- The state of being dejected; low spirits.
- Evacuation of the intestinal tract; defecation.
Dictionary:
de·jec·tion (dĭ-jĕk'shən) ![]() |
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noun
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a state of melancholy depression
Meaning #2:
solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
Synonyms: fecal matter, faecal matter, feces, faeces, BM, stool, ordure
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