dejecta

plural noun

de·​jec·​ta di-ˈjek-tə How to pronounce dejecta (audio)
dē-

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of dejectus

First Known Use

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dejecta was circa 1829

Dictionary Entries Near dejecta

Cite this Entry

“Dejecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dejecta. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

dejecta

noun plural
de·​jec·​ta di-ˈjek-tə How to pronounce dejecta (audio)
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!