Word of the day: Purgation (noun)
Possible Meanings:
- The act of purifying or cleansing something. (Most common meaning)
- (Religion) A state or process of purification after death, according to some beliefs, in which the soul is prepared for heaven. (Less common meaning)
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Example Sentences (Meaning 1):
- The doctor prescribed a series of antibiotics for the purgation of the infection. (Explanation: Purgation describes the process of getting rid of the bacterial infection.)
- The scandal led to a purgation of corrupt officials from the government. (Explanation: Here, purgation describes the act of removing corrupt individuals from positions of power.)
Example Sentences (Meaning 2 – Less common):
- (Less common): In some religions, purgatory is a place or state of purgation where souls undergo purification before entering heaven. (Explanation: Purgation describes the cleansing process believed to happen in purgatory.)
Conversation Example (Meaning 1):
- Person 1: “I need to do a major decluttering of my house. It’s time for some serious purgation!”
- Person 2: “Good idea! Getting rid of unused things can be very cathartic.” (Explanation: Person 1 uses purgation to describe the act of getting rid of unwanted items.)
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Additional Notes:
- The word “purgation” can have a strong connotation, especially when referring to the removal or punishment of people.
- It can also be used in a more neutral sense to simply describe the act of cleansing or purifying something.