adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A duct that helps to receive and excrete matter.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, or relating to excretion. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to the process of excretion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

egestiveeliminativeexcrementiveexcretionaryexcretiveexudative

Example

More examples

"Taking care of the excretory needs of a patient you've just met is a very demanding job."

Etymology

From excrete + -ory.

Related phrases

excretory system

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