What does "depilation" mean?

The process of stripping hair from the skin so as to make it smooth; unhairing; hair removal.

What is a synonym for "depilation"?

Common synonyms include: epilation, epilation, hairlessness, hairlessness, shaving.

Pronounced //dɛpɪˈleɪʃən//.

//dɛpɪˈleɪʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The process of stripping hair from the skin so as to make it smooth; unhairing; hair removal. countable, uncountable
"Hair had appeared in greater quantities where I didnʼt want it, and I couldnʼt keep up with the demands of depilation."
2
the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin) wordnet
3
The removal of hair, wool or bristles from the body. countable, uncountable
4
the condition of being void of hair wordnet

"Hair had appeared in greater quantities where I didnʼt want it, and I couldnʼt keep up with the demands of depilation."

From depilate + -ation.

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