Definitions for purgation
pɜrˈgeɪ ʃənpur·ga·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. catharsis, katharsis, purgationnoun

   purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

2. purification, purgationnoun

   a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

3. purge, purging, purgationnoun

   the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. purgationnoun

   the act of purging, especially by the use of a purgative

2. purgationnoun

   cleansing from sin or guilt

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Purgationnoun

   Etymology: purgation, Fr. purgatio, Lat.

   1. The act of cleansing or purifying from vitious mixtures.

   We do not suppose the separation finished, before the purgation of the air began. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

   2. The act of cleansing the body by downward evacuation.

   Let the physician apply himself more to purgation than to alteration, because the offence is in quantity. Francis Bacon.

   3. The act of clearing from imputation of guilt.

   If any man doubt, let him put me to my purgation. William Shakespeare.

   Proceed in justice, which shall have due course,
   Even to the guilt or the purgation. William Shakespeare.

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1. purgation

   Purgation is a process of cleansing or purifying, commonly used in a spiritual or moral context. It involves the removal or purification of impurities, toxins or sins to restore a state of purity or balance. The term often appears in religious or philosophical discussions and can also refer to specific rituals or practices intended to achieve this cleansing or purification.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Purgationnoun

   the act of purging; the act of clearing, cleansing, or putifying, by separating and carrying off impurities, or whatever is superfluous; the evacuation of the bowels

2. Purgationnoun

   the clearing of one's self from a crime of which one was publicly suspected and accused. It was either canonical, which was prescribed by the canon law, the form whereof used in the spiritual court was, that the person suspected take his oath that he was clear of the matter objected against him, and bring his honest neighbors with him to make oath that they believes he swore truly; or vulgar, which was by fire or water ordeal, or by combat. See Ordeal

3. Etymology: [L. purgatio: cf. F. purgation. See Purge.]

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1. • Ceremony
   • Clearing

How to pronounce purgation?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of purgation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of purgation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of purgation in a Sentence

1. Michelangelo Buonarroti:

   Beauty is the purgation of superfluities.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=purgation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Purgation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=purgation
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purgation